"Carrie, thy name is Vanity!" I rebuked myself out loud...
Why was I was wearing foundation on my face whilst out hill-walking? That's not me. Dear friend, lashings of factor 50 was what I needed on this gorgeous and sweaty day. But then I only realised that when we were half way up this strenuous mountain climb battling through waist high flax and bog.
OK, it was actually just a gorgeous big hill with some dodgy mucky areas, then an old cobbled carriage road under foot; perfect for my first hike in months. It was just that the sun was blazing, there was no shade and my hip hurt...
Welcome to the Carntogher area near Maghera (County Londonderry), a very important archaeological and environmental area with the best ever views of our wonderful countryside. The walks there are signposted by a local group called 'An Carn' and facilitate 'a greater understanding of our past and [tracing] man's impact on the local environment from the neolithic period to the present day.'(Their logo is also in the shape of the hill we climbed :))
All was flat as we started our ascent
Getting right up to the top and looking back
A a bronze age cyst on the way down :)
Gorgeous old farms and abandoned farm houses along the way
Very quiet country roads for miles
Love and hugs
Carrie
Well you never know who you may meet well you never know who you may meet do you?
ReplyDeletehaha - you are so right, thank you Sue. I did in fact meet 4 gentlemen and (4 dogs) and a lady must always but looking respectable :)
DeleteNice to see you out and about again making the most of the good weather. xx
ReplyDeleteThanks Mike xx
DeleteI'm so proud of you for testing yourself out again with the hikes sweetie ;-)
ReplyDeleteI know it is a struggle .. but you are a warrior inside whether you think it or not !
What gorgeous pictures of such a beautiful ancient area .. it breaths history and nature at it's best.
I loved seeing this .. thank you !
Take care sweetie !
Joy ;-)
Thank you sweet Joy. I have to write to you soon, I keep forgetting, sorry!
DeleteIt was a very special place and though I pretend to complain about the weather, it was perfect and we couldn't have had a better time. Hugs xxx
Wide brimmed hat and sunscreen for me ...
ReplyDeleteWise lady! I always wear a baseball cap AND factor 50 just not that day *rolls eyes* x
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