Cliffs of Moher, County Clare, Ireland

O'Brien's Tower was built in 1835 as a viewing spot for the tourists that thronged to the Cliffs even then. It sits majestically at the cliff head and provides a terrific backdrop for pictures. As if the Cliffs weren't enough.

You may not think that taking children to a cliff is wise but I can assure you that it is safe (see the tall stone wall in the second photo?). There is plenty of open space and the walk up the hill will surely help to work off all the energy from the drive. Brenna had great fun watching the many birds and running along the paths.

When we visited in November 2005 changes were underway and the visitors area was completely different from my solo visit in 2003. A new visitor center is open and the interactive experience Atlantic Edge looks incredible.

Also new are Rangers to provide safety and help conserve the Cliffs. Not a bad idea since the Cliffs get almost a million visitors a year.

 

**At this writing we are planning another trip to Ireland for spring of 2008. I can guarantee we will be visiting the Cliffs again.