A great day on Slieve Donard with my sons Brendan and Stephen, Son in law Rob and Grandson Conor as well as my two brother's in law, Tim and Joe.
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| I was wearing my new prosthetic, all in one, 'Moob and Belly' for this photo : ) There's a six pack somewhere underneath. |
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| Conor taking in the first incline during a short break in what was mostly a very wet day on the mountain. |
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| I think Tim's backpack may have been too heavy. |
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| Still smiling, this was before the continuous rain and what felt like a never ending steep ascent |
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| Stephen and Conor giving everyone a head start |
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| Just before the steep ascent to the Mourne Wall |
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| The Mourne Wall |
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| Conor and Brendan considering an early shower |
The Mourne Wall – built in the early 20th century – runs up the western and southern slopes of the mountain, joining a small stone tower at the summit.
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| Stephen: "You mean this is not the summit" |
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| Rob: "So Joe, just to be sure, this is not the feckin' summit"? |
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| Cold and wet but enjoying a lunch break after reaching the summit of Slieve Donard. |
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| There are Spectacular views of the Mourne Mountains from the summit of Slieve Donard |
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| Brendan and Stephen, not far now to the end and a well deserved pint : ) |
Despite the very poor conditions we all had a great day. We all agreed that the next time we take on Slieve Donard we will stay over in Newcastle and enjoy a few drinks and some food in this charming town.
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