On Friday, we spent most of our time in nature. We visited the Doon Well and Mass Rock, both symbols of Catholic rebellion against the Protestant infiltration of the British. After that, we traversed the Poisoned Glen and the Glenveagh Castle & National Park where I climbed a massive hill and tried not to roll down!! We continued our day roughly the same, surrounded by peace and tranquility, and then went back to the hotel and found much needed sleep.

On Saturday, I broke Friday’s hill record, and climbed a verifiable mountain. It was the Sliabh Liag Cliffs, and it truly showed the natural landscape’s importance in Ireland’s tourism. It was absolutely beautiful, but I underestimated the strain my knees would take, and have rested my hiking laurels for the time being. 

Throughout both days, the rain seemed to fall slowly but consistently, normally accompanied by the extremely strong winds that try to sweep you off your feet. This created an almost somber yet soothing ambience, where the land seemed to speak a hidden language and the plants knew all your secrets. For the natural landmarks, this can both add and take away charm. The weather requires preparation, and this preparation can sometimes push customers towards safer options. The unpredictability can be utilized as a hazard that can be easily overcome, when people feel taken care of, they are much more likely to interact with businesses.