On Saturday, along with a friend, his dog and mine, we climbed Tonelagee mountain in the Wicklow Hills.
It was cold, strips of snow along parts of the way.
It was a clear day and one could see for kilometres into the distance, north, south, east and west.
In other words it was a spectacular day and a spectacular experience.
And all just less than an hour's drive from the city centre.
My last time on the top of that mountain was probably in the late 1960s, early 1970s.
It hasn't changed!
Surprisingly, we met just four other people, two, who were down at the river and were not intending to get to the top and two Irish Army soldiers.
A pair of boots, heavy socks and some warm clothes, all that's needed to experience one of the greatest of joys there is.
But the most important comodity of all - good health.
Maybe it's age that brings the thought to mind, but there is nothing on this planet as precious as our health. And how we so easily take it for granted.
Alleluia.
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Looking good for an auld fella Michael and a cranky one at that. Susan
And Tess too> She does not know herself since she moved to her new home.
Out walking today the bitch nicked a ready-to-go meal from the window-sill of a private home.
All I could do was run like hell.
She kept the meal.
I think I'll have to take a hike up there soon. Looks great - Barry
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