GAISCE!

Last weekend we went on the Gaisce hike up the Wicklow Mountains. We left Celbridge on friday and as soon as we reached Cappure we began our first half of the hike, which was 10k. We had to walk to the track hike started at a green hill with a small forest at the top. Once we emerged we could see a road leading about half way up the mountain. We started on our way with everyone in a good mood and excitement and anticipation filling the air. The weather stayed dry for the 2 days which was perfect but the hike in general was still very mucky and wet. At times it got very steep and that's when the going got really tough, but we all pulled through. On the first day when we reached the top we ate out lunch at the big pile of rocks. We found out after that it was a stone tunnel so we all had a turn of going through it and coming out the top. It was quite claustrophobic but i we managed to get through. We all really enjoyed the first day and we couldn't wait to get back to our houses for the evening!
The next day we had to be ready for 10.00 as we had the rest of the hike to finish. The weather was alot warmer on the second day but it wasn't as steep as the first day. It was longer today as we had 16k to do. We covered four peaks by the end of the day, which was very tireing and draining but we all did it! We were so happy that it was over but so glad that we did it!