Adventures in Kinsale, Skibbereen and County Cork in Ireland
The charms of West Cork enchant yet another unassuming travel writer!
This time it is Julian Robinson of the Southampton based Southern Daily Echo who is quickly taken in by the unique combination of activities, food, people and incredible scenery that combine to make West Cork, truly a place apart.
Some familiar faces and places pop up in Julian's itinerary - Fuchsia members Jim Kennedy of Atlantic Sea Kayaking and Rianne Smith of Aquaventures, the WCDP supported Sheep's Head Way to name a few.
Here is the beginning of Julian's article (you can follow the link at the end to read on)...
...IT is the dead of night and silent but for the gentle splish-splash of paddles dipping in to water.
There's not much help from the moonlight as we make our way in darkness along a wide coastal inlet.
The best bet is to follow the glowing wake from the kayak in front as phosphorescence lights up the sea water like luminous glitter.
Our serene progress is suddenly brought to a halt by instructor, Jim Kennedy. He invites us to close our eyes and think briefly of all the busy, hectic activities back home, the things we worry too much about and the energy we waste on trying to get somewhere a few seconds quicker by rushing around unnecessarily.
With just the odd squawk of a sea bird and the lapping of water against the sides of boats, we slowly reopen our eyes - the toil of everyday life has drifted in to insignificance.
We are taking part in a night-time paddle close to the fishing village of Union Hall in Ireland's West Cork... (click here to read on)
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