Tag Archives: Adventure

Oct26

A walk up Ben Bulben – the forest walk

Posted on October 26, 2026 by perfectusvarrus

Sunday, 12-July-2026

It’s my birthday, and we’re going on an adventure!

Ben Bulben is one of those really pretty spots in Ireland that I’ve heard about a dozen times, but never felt particularly drawn to actually visiting. I mean, it’s been on the list, but… yeah. Other places have taken priority, other trips, or just the chaotically overwhelming nature of life in Ireland has stayed my hand.

Until today!

The plan was simple – Andrea and I had a car rented, an AirBnB booked, and our gear packed. Hiking boots had been bought and tested, gear checked, and routes selected. We’d drive out, do a quick walk around the base of the massif, and then have a nice restful evening before starting into the main hike up the next day. The weather looked good, if a bit sunny, and we were excited for the excursion.

Then, when the rubber actually hit the road?

It went beautifully. Simply beautifully.

And as an added bonus? We were the last ones in the parking lot!

Oct18

A walk out in nature – Glendalough!

Posted on October 18, 2026 by perfectusvarrus

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Monday, 22-June-2026

Midweek hikes are the best, aren’t they?

Dodging the crowds is obviously a bonus, but there’s just something extra-magical about being out in nature when most people are at work. It feels like I’m playing hooky, stealing a kiss, or any other metaphor for getting something special.

The hike itself was lovely – the weather was warm, hot even, and the sky was clear. Sunscreen was slathered on, though the omnipresent threat of rain here in Ireland was just over the horizon. I think we got a small spattering of rain near the beginning, but honestly I couldn’t tell you one way or the other.

What I can tell you was that this was a lovely escape from the city, and an escape from work. We cooked a hot lunch over a camp stove, we took our time, and we enjoyed the process. Heck, we ran barefoot through the grass a few times, and even played in the trees!

Oct16

Popping into Liverpool

Posted on October 16, 2026 by perfectusvarrus

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Monday, 15-June-2026

Flying home from Bulgaria to Ireland is normally a nice and simple affair – non-stop, easy and simple. But… what if it wasn’t? What if it went through Liverpool?

Well, turns out, flights going through Liverpool were plentiful and cheap. And simple enough – looking at flights, it stood out as a surprisingly simple option… so you know what? We did it. A layover in Liverpool, for a few hours, as a chance to give us the opportunity to walk and explore.

We went in without any major plans – no specific list of where we’d go, no specific set of targets or goals to rush to. Instead, we simply wandered and enjoyed the chance to do a bit of exploring as a relaxed couple. We grabbed some food, we saw some sights, we explored the mall like we were teenagers in the US during the 1990s.

And yes, we saw the statue of the Beatles.

I mean… okay, we didn’t have firm plans, but we weren’t going to miss something that obvious.