Hiking The Ireland Way with The Hiking Rev, Stage 12 - Cavan Way, Dowra to Belcoo

[@reginamcilwee5551]

We are never guaranteed tomorrow…so everyday is a great day! Rejoice and be glad! Great videos! Thanks for sharing the journey and Godspeed!

[@TheHikingRev]

Thank you Regina. 😁

[@youngheart1065]

Fantastic! I loved the John Muir quote

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks Larry. There were so many of them I wanted to use. 😁

[@olegoathiking1962]

Sometimes you can camp and be lazy on rainy days. Other times you have to break camp and move on. Good to know that your still chasing rainbows! Have an awesome day!

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks. 🌈

[@aaronadelman3255]

Cheering you on Brother Callaghan!

[@TheHikingRev]

Hey Aaron. Where have you been? Thanks. 😁

[@aaronadelman3255]

@@TheHikingRev Chico CA! I have crossed paths with your son and his family a few times. You have every reason to be proud of them!

[@Thedagoneman]

There is never a bad day to hike. I appreciate everyday that I can step on a trail. Thanks Rev.

[@TheHikingRev]

“A bad day on trail is better than a good day at work.” -Unknown 😁

[@paulpeopleperson3594]

Brilliant again. A reminder to us all to be thankful for what we have. Even on rainy days

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks Paul. That is so true. 😁

[@danmolnar9751]

Rev, you bring me great joy every time I watch a new video from you. This video is no exception. Thank you for sharing your incredible journey.

[@TheHikingRev]

You are quite welcome Dan. As long as you keep enjoying them, I’ll keep making them. 😁

[@stephenrrose]

Loved the "Why not stay in my tent all day." and then you packed up! Good for you! loved the song and sweeping forward.

[@TheHikingRev]

Yeah, “🎼 you can’t always get what you want.” 😁

[@charlesperry1051]

I have completed 3 treks at the Boy Scouts of America Philmont Ranch. They are 12 day hikes in the mountains in northern New Mexico. During one of those we hiked three days in the rain. Hike, setup tents, sleep, take down tents, hike, repeat, in the rain. On the 4th day we woke up to parting clouds and a glimpse of sun. I will never forget that morning. The joy, relief, appreciation. And an extra bit of story. I have some dietary restrictions due to dairy. That morning we were doing a cooked breakfast that I could not eat. I knew this ahead of time and had prepared. I ate tuna out of a foil pouch. It was one of my most memorable breakfasts. Best tuna ever!

[@TheHikingRev]

Wow…what a story and what a memory! 😁

[@43963]

Amazing discipline you show Rev! Enjoying every episode of your journey. Very inspiring all your thoughts and the quotes.

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks. I’m glad you’re enjoying them. 😁

[@YoungerOlderElder]

Onwaord ... with coffee in the bottle, a smile on your face, rain on your legs, and a song from your heart - may peace be with you on the way!

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks. 😁

[@judithpearson3968]

Evening, Rev. Great video. I think I would have been tempted to dig deeper under that quilt and gone back to sleep. I don't like to be out in the rain. Did enough marching in the rain when I was in the Army. Will admit that it's needed to keep things green but.. Beautiful country. Delicious looking breakfasts which happens to be my favorite meal of the day. Hope all is well with you and your family. Take care. Stay safe. See you in the next video.

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks Judith. Yeah…I really wanted to just stay there. 😁

[@Tailsnpaws]

Good trekking Rev! We could watch your journey for hours at a time. Great stuff. Beautiful country filled with wonderful folks. Wish we there along side you. Stay well, stay safe and keep ‘em coming.

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks. Ireland is definitely a beautiful country. 😁

[@derekhanson2151]

Another great video, you are really living life to its fullest with a smile on your face. Have a great weekend and cant wait to see the next video

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks again Derek. 😁

[@adamosman7284]

I hope taht brother Rev will have strengethand good health to reach his goal❤

[@TheHikingRev]

Me too Adam. 😁

[@ruthgoebel723]

Yeah, getting old is tough, but not everyone gets that opportunity. Looks like you are getting it done; too bad the weather isn't the best. Keep on keeping on!

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks Ruth. It is tough getting old. You just can’t do what you use to do. Or it just takes you longer. 😁

[@franfoley7820]

Love your hiking videos. You do like an Irish breakfast and blocks of cheese as I do.😀

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks Fran. “Breakfast of Champions.” 😂

[@Karen-dq8nw]

I see you're in grasslands a lot. No ticks? the countryside is beautiful, but seems like a lot of road walking.

[@TheHikingRev]

It’s mostly Road Walking but when I’m in a grassland, I wear my rain pants. 😁

[@rrichardson53]

Enjoyed this immensely. Do you get callouses (or blisters) on your feet from all that walking you’re doing? Do you get back / shoulder pain carrying that pack? Do you charge your phone every time you get to a town? The rain looked refreshing- so dry and hot here.

[@TheHikingRev]

I haven’t gotten any blisters on my feet. The shoes I wear are very comfortable. I do get upper back pain. I have to do stretches when I can. I charge my phone every night with my battery bank. Then I charge the battery bank up when I get to town.

[@justgivemethetruth]

Hey Rev, always enjoy your videos when I have time to enjoy them. Today I have an off-topic question to ask before I view your latest video. It's about hiking shoes if you don't mind. For years I have bought North Face Trail-Running shoes, the Hedgehog, Ultra, and they were great, and as expensive as they were they were comfortable, stable and lasted a long time ... usually over a year, sometimes 2. I attributed that to the Vibram soles they relied on for durability and stability. My latest purchase of North Face Trail-Runners was in April ... this April ... and they are almost worn out. It's only been 4 months. Not even. It's the soles that seem to have worn out, and I am noticing some reviews that say that Vibram soles have declined in quality to the point that people are recommending to not buy them. First, I wonder if you have had any experiences like that. And second, do you wear any special kind or have a favorite kind of hiking shoe/boot that you can recommend. I don't mind spening the money if they are going to last, but 4 months unacceptable to me. What kind of shoes do you wear/recommend? I like the music you select for the videos. I've been a fan of Irish/English folk music for decades.

[@TheHikingRev]

Thanks. I’m not familiar with North Face shoes. I’ve only owned a sweatshirt that I bought from North Face. I have used the Altra Lone Peak trail runners for all of my hikes/thruhikes. I think they are very comfortable. (To me they feel like bedroom slippers). They have a wide toe box and have a zero drop stack height (which takes some getting used to). They don’t have the Vibram soles (which I’ve heard nothing but good things about) but they do grip the trail sufficiently. I ditch the insoles that come with the shoes for better insoles. The shoes last for about 500 miles which is normal for lightweight trail runners and cost around $130 - $140. My suggestion would be to go to your local REI (or order online) and try the shoes out. They have a fantastic, no-hassle, one year money back guarantee.

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@TheHikingRev Thanks for the suggestion. I got these shoes at REI. They were the same price as on Amazon, but they have that rebate thing so at least I get something back from it. I was mistaken, at least about this pair, that the soles are Vibram. I guess they could be, but they are branded North Face. I hate it when I find a product I like and they change it or discontinue it. 😞 What I liked about the old soles is that they had a lot of stability. I often walk at the SF Bay on trails with lots of rocks on them and a tough sole is good for walking over rock or larger sized gravel and stones.

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@TheHikingRev I decided to give the Altra a try. Thanks for the suggestion.

[@douglasoster7102]

This walk looks tough, but I think you're doing just fine. What made you decide to do The Ireland Way?

[@TheHikingRev]

I wanted to do a Thruhike in Europe. I did a lot of research on various trails. I think the finally decision was that I was from Irish heritage. 😁

[@justgivemethetruth]

How do you like the Hyperlite tents? When I first heard about them there were complaints that they damaged easily, but they are so incredibly light. and strong dimensionally.

[@TheHikingRev]

I use a Hyperlite pack and love it but I’m not sure about their tents. I use a Durston X-Mid Pro 1. 😁

[@justgivemethetruth]

@@TheHikingRev Guess it's been a while since I saw the Hyperlite tent ... I remember one of them being more or less the shape of the one in your video. I'm not sure I'd like sleeping directly on the ground though.

[@TheHikingRev]

@@justgivemethetruth I used to use the Zpacks Plex Solo but I like the Durston better.

[@justgivemethetruth]

11:55 - speed in MILES per hour? Ireland is not on the metric system ? Well, the Google tells me this - Yes, Ireland officially uses the metric system, but imperial measurements are still commonly used alongside them. Ireland began the metrication process in the 1970s and completed it in 2005, with the exception of a few imperial measurements: Pints: Imperial pints (568 ml) are still used in pubs and restaurants for traditional reasons. A half-pint (284 ml) is sometimes referred to as a "glass of beer". *Miles:* *Road* *signs* *still* *display* *miles.* Height: Some people still think of their height in feet and inches, even though they may have switched to centimeters for other measurements.

[@TheHikingRev]

I crossed into Northern Ireland where the system went from kph to mph. Northern Ireland is part of the UK which I thought was on the metric system. Oh well… I was having a hard enough time dodging cars driving on the left hand side of the road. 😂