Day 98: Glenarm - Ballintoy

Today we woke up to a sun that makes you think "well, maybe it doesn't always rain here in Northern Ireland". We had a relaxed breakfast, without rushing. We were the last camper to leave the parking lot, as if we had stayed to watch over it.

The plan for the day started strong: Glenariff Forest Park. It's a huge natural park, full of green hills, thick forests and hiking trails that look like they came out of a butter commercial. They call it "the queen of the Glens" because it's the most beautiful valley in the whole area. We parked, paid five pounds (they wouldn't let me pay with candy, injustice) and set off on the Waterfall Trail.

The route took us through a lush forest, with waterfalls and cascades falling in silver threads. I was thinking "I see a lot of water here for them not to let me swim". The views were so beautiful that daddy Edu stopped every other minute to take photos. Afterwards we linked up with another path that also had viewpoints with landscapes that made you want to stay there... well, as long as you like permanent humidity.

When we finished the walk, we went back to the car and looked for a place to eat. We found it in the Cushendall marina. While the humans ate, I dedicated myself to watching the seagulls and watching the sailboats sailing peacefully on the sea. Very relaxing, except for the seagulls, who always look like they're up to something.

The next stop was Ballycastle. We parked and went out to explore. The town has charming streets, small shops and, most importantly for me, a walk to the beach. And of course, as it was a spectacular day, the beach was packed. Humans everywhere, towels, children running, smell of sunscreen... Daddy Edu, without hesitation, jumped in the sea to swim. But not without first going to an ice cream shop that, according to him, had one of the best ice creams of his life. I can't confirm it because, obviously, they didn't give me any.

After touring the town, we made an express stop at a supermarket to replenish supplies and headed to the place where we will spend the night. According to Park4night, it is only accessible by 4x4. That excited me, because it means it's truly remote. We arrived and... wow! A corner between field and forest, without a soul around. Pure peace.

The humans decided that it was the ideal time to cut their hair and beards. So I spent the afternoon watching them turn into more aerodynamic versions of themselves. Now they are all fixed and I, of course, am still as handsome as ever. We ended the day in silence, listening to the birdsong and feeling that this is the kind of place where you forget about the world. Here we will sleep surrounded by nature, like true explorers... with a camper, of course.