A couple of days ago Marianne and I were staying at a farmhouse near Cahirsiveen on the Iveragh Peninsula (where the Ring of Kerry is). We decided we wanted to go for a hike. All around the peninsula are little signs for the elaborate walking trails in the ring, so we thought we would just turn at the first sign we saw and follow a trail until we were satisfied. Just before the start of the trail we found was a sign with some basic information and a map. This sign clearly stated, "for higher than average fitness levels," and showed the trail reaching the tops of two peaks in the area. We remained undetered, though fairly sure we would not finish the trail and were not "higher than average." We set off with the recommended minimum supplies of snacks and raingear just to find ourselves trapsing through fields and scattering sheep as we climbed towards the top of our first Irish peak.
Four hours later (the exact estimated time for the hike) Marianne and I stumbled upon our car and had completed the loop!!! We are officially higher than average.
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