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by David E. Henderson
(first in a series)

The Cliffs of Moher -- one of Ireland's most spectacular sights. In fact, I would consider it one of the natural wonders of the world. The ancient soft shale and sandstone cliffs rise 710 feet out of the emerald-green Atlantic Ocean on Ireland's west coast.

You no doubt have seen the Cliffs of Moher featured in films and commercials about Ireland. Being there on the edge, looking straight down at the waves below with a crisp, cool breeze off the Atlantic in your face ... well, it's a thrill that only nature can create.

There are no fences to keep tourists from an up-close view. You can get as close to the edge as you dare. (Note -- don't have too much Guinness the night before visiting Cliffs of Moher!!)

As we watch in awe, we become aware that nature is always at work -- a section of rock on the face of the wall suddenly breaks loose without warning and crashes into the sea. It's apparently caused by erosion.

The powerful sound hits us like that of a large explosion. It echoes like thunder along the coast and makes us aware that tons of rock have just fallen hundreds of feet. Tourists are standing on the ledge right above it, taking pictures and unaware of what's just happened right below them.

From atop O'Briens Tower, at the cliffs' highest point, you can see the Aran Islands to the west and the mountains of Kerry to the south. Regardless of the weather, this is one of those not-to-be-missed places in Ireland.

BoomerCafé co-founder David Henderson can be emailed at david@boomercafe.com.

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