A Hike at Kylemore Abbey.
Tuesdaynight we had a lovely dinner at Sven, Inez and the kids Eva and Finn. The are a Dutch couple living close to Cleggan. We have met them years ago and became good friends with them. It is always good to meet up and talk about the things happening in our lives. Opposite their house is a beautiful lake and we made a little row trip where I catched the sun going down. Inez is working at Kylemore Abbey for years and since this year she can take you on a Mountain Hike from about 2,5 hours. So, yesterday when I woke up the sun was shining -they promised us rain all day - I decided to do the walk. Kylemore Abbey is built by Mitchell Henry for his beloved wife Margaret Henry. In 1850 they were on honeymoon in and because she was so charmed by Connemara Henry bought the 15.000 acre estate as a gift for Margaret. He decided to built her a fairytale castle. It is one of the biggest tourist attractions in Connemara. We have been there a few times. The inside of the castle is not spect...