The Walk Almost Finished Me, But Was It Worth it? My Visit To The Alcock & Brown Landing Site…

[@damienfenton3880]

Well that lady is a perfect example of the friendliness of the Irish.

[@MartinEdwards26]

That interaction with Sofia restored my faith in human nature. What a generous thing to do.

[@grahamstewart615]

Thank you Sofia for giving Steve a lift, respect.

[@RoyLake]

How lovely that lady was to give you a little tour.

[@oisinoc]

Walking on main roads like that one is fairly dangerous, they are really narrow and lack a proper verge. She probably decided he was going to get himself run over

[@josephfredbill]

@@oisinoc its even worse - cyclists run the risk of being hit by cars on those narrow roads with poor visibility - its a real shame, if people drove within the distance they can stop (as they are supposed to but dont) …

[@topochiro]

These random acquaintances are some of the best part of traveling.

[@kirsteneasdale5707]

The berries are Brambles. There will be loads where you live too. I used to make Bramble jelly every year and they are always good for a snack out on a walk mid September to early October.

[@garyboyle695]

​@@kirsteneasdale5707Even better as they are wild ones and no nasty chemicals used on them.

[@robinwbarrett]

What a lovely lady, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable ❤

[@Tatia146]

I’ve found the Irish always very warm and helpful people just like the Scots!

[@griswald7156]

@@Tatia146 the English are little poppets too you know…..the cornwallians are so sweet…

[@DaveGeog]

Recipe: 1. Take a random flight 2. Take a fairly random coach or two 3. Take a long hazardous walk to somewhere beautiful and interesting 4. Take an extra tour with a kind stranger. Thanks Steve, your videos really do make me smile! :-)

[@archiemustachie3693]

And add in a large sprinkling of steps, Steve loves steps 😂

[@steve-marsh]

It’s amazing the adventures you can have with zero preparation!

[@TartanCatholic]

Despite the doom and gloom of the news cycle i've found there are many 'Sofia's around who are willing to inconvenience themselves out of the goodness of their hearts to help a fellow human!

[@steve-marsh]

Well said!

[@user-mn1vz5ew7o]

There are still a tremendous amount of GOOD people out there thankfully. Far more good people than bad unlike the news would have us believe.

[@johnmurphy3798]

90% of people are good,we just hear the loud minority 😊

[@KTT31693]

I could listen to Sophia all day long ...kind soul to give you & lift & mini tour ..Great video Steve 😉

[@lbukem4259]

She has a beautiful accent

[@steve-marsh]

You and me both!

[@bonnieboy190]

A total gem of a lady, so kind to go the extra mile and the history along the way. Thanks Sophia

[@angiejones5918]

Ah, we all need to meet kind people like Sophia now and then. What a star!

[@paulinemcfarlan-ug5pd]

Thanks again Steve, really felt for you along that dangerous road. What a lovely lady giving up her lunch and giving us the opportunity of seeing such lovely views.

[@janettesinclair6279]

What a lovely lady - not only saved you from that dangerous road, but gave you a real tour of the stunning area.

[@irishdingus9430]

I live in Ireland and haven’t even seen half of these monuments 😂 goes to show I don’t go far from Dublin. Mad respect to Sofia for showing you around! Such kindness in the west ❤

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks 👍

[@mrroobarb]

Sofia - what an absolute legend, great ambassador for Ireland!

[@bonnieboy190]

What a treasure, someone who is blessed living in such surroundings and proud to share it

[@oohkumar]

Sofia had the voice of a woman of class and sophistication. Her husband is a lucky man.

[@louisevan7361]

The only man that can turn walking down the road into an adventure! Awesome as always

[@suemurphy1730]

A few years ago we spent a couple of weeks first in Adair, then Galway. We were looking for my husband's Irish (O'Leary, Murphy, O'Regan) roots, and just being tourists from New Hampshire. One day we blew two tires on a rain-filled pothole, on a narrow country road - and had no mobile phone. We were rescued by a retired farmer and his wife who brought us into their home to await a repair vehicle, which was an hour away. We were offered food, given tea, and kept warm and dry until the service van showed up - then she sent her husband out in the rain to supervise. Epic! We had many more interactions that added to the feeling of being welcomed to this beautiful land.

[@mickmcmenemy7701]

It's the human interaction that I enjoy most when travelling too.

[@123seanaway]

That's Ireland for you 😊 Glad you found the help you needed. Remember, a stranger is only a friend you haven't met yet.

[@Ryankey4]

So rare that you see people getting picked up like that nowadays, She definitely has a good heart and that weather is so rare here in Galway you must be one lucky person.

[@amc5966]

Sofia in the people carrier! What a gorgeous soul. And her voice was also angelic. What an advert for Ireland she was.

[@johnmurphy3798]

The was her T4 vw camper 😊

[@katewilliams4876]

Such a sweet lady to ferry you around. The Irish are so hospitable. Ah the Connemara, home if my ancestors from long ago. So beautiful.

[@sallyelling9329]

Having lived here near 60 years did not know all that stuff was there until you showed it to me. Can't walk much these days but really enjoy all your videos

[@Finderskeepers.]

A great example of Irish friendliness. Always be kind to a stranger as you never know when you will be the stranger.

[@CateBurkhatt]

I loved the visit you had with the kind driver! What a sweet lady! Were you going to walk all that distance she drove you?. oMG!M you are incredible? Keep it up.?

[@10Agapanthus]

How lovely of Sofia and her beautiful voice.

[@MartinCook-kg1vn]

I hope Sofia subscribes, and knows how much she is appreciated.

[@stephentalas1940]

As a kid growing up in London the only thing we called a 'bog' was a toilet, so when I learned about Alcock and Brown crashing in an Irish Bog I thought imagine flying all that way to land in a toilet! Another fascinating video Steve, reminded me of a visit to the Marconi station at The Lizard, Cornwall. Great local lady, and that Scott fella he just keeps turning up.

[@NIckyFromDunedin]

thats so funny

[@GabrielsReviews]

I'm not sure what would be worse - landing in a toilet or a swamp!

[@tombrown8281]

Aww man what a lovely Lady she was to show you around great video steve and thanks again for taking me around with you 👍

[@oohkumar]

I’ve been telling my wife we have to visit Ireland. If I show her this video I know she’ll say let’s do it! So beautiful. Hi and thanks from California.

[@bonnieboy190]

"No excuses" as the Irish say!

[@freepadz6241]

It is rather weather dependent, if im honest. From someone that lives here.

[@Gary85Paul]

What a lovely lady. Clearly very proud of the place she calls home 😊

[@damienfenton3880]

I'd love for Scott and Steve to go on an adventure together. That would be really cool. Probably get a few videos worth of footage for both channels.

[@jenniferproudfoot5980]

Steve I am surprised you didn't know what the berries were ( brambles ) they grow wild in Scotland. Also what a lovely lady that picked you up.Just showes you there is still nice people in the world. That toastie and soup looked lovely and tasty.Nice that you managed to have a quick catch up with Scott.

[@user-ky6vw5up9m]

Shannon Airport in Ireland and St. John’s Airport in Canada are both located as close as practical on where the Great Circle Route between London and New York intersects the respective Atlantic coastlines. Charles Lindbergh recommended the Shannon site to the Irish Government.

[@Dreyno]

Some people say the worst thing about Lindbergh was his anti-semitism. I’ve always held it was helping create the town of Shannon.

[@stevenholden1620]

Now that is Irish hospitality for you lovely amazing people do anything to make your day and visit special

[@user-qw1we8lt8j]

great video Steve ,the lovely Sofia so kind, thanks for letting me come with you, great commentary .

[@rockbutcher]

Steve I really appreciate your videos. As a Canadian, your content really shows the differences between Europe/the UK and NA. There are so many fantastic adventures and things to see over there, all within a day or less of travel. I must admit that when you asked Sofia if she was from there, she said, "No. About an hour from here" my beer almost came out of my nose. I follow both your and Scott's channels. The way you two rattle around the continent like a pair of ping pong balls, it seems amazing that you actually cross paths from time to time, but...I travel a lot internationally as part of my work and I wouldn't say it is a common thing, but I do run across friends and colleagues unexpectedly at airports and hotel restaurants in far flung corners of the world. If you ever gather enough energy to attempt a trip deeper into Canada, there will always be free bunk and food for you here in Thunder Bay. Fair winds and clear skies my friend.

[@steve-marsh]

I love this comment, especially the ping pong balls bit, great description!

[@kathlucy603]

What a beautiful & generous lady. The Irish people are just so gorgeous!

[@johnnyr1720]

It was lovelly listening to that lady tell you about the area. And what a beautiful accent .... no wonder Ireland produces so many great singers.

[@barball3955]

Some of the friendliest and helpful people I have met were in Ireland. Picture the scene, late at night lost in the middle of nowhere on way from west to east to catch ferry. Pull up in pub car park to try and read map. Guy comes out "where you going mate " starts to tell us way, then says, "hang on easier if I show you, follow me" which we did for about 30 minutes, until he stops, says you are now on main road, just keep following until you get there we did and caught ferry with plenty of time to spare. Where else do you get this kind of help? And a fantastically beautiful country as well? Once again thank you for video and a good start to Saturday morning.

[@steve-marsh]

Unbelievable eh! (Well VERY believable in Ireland!) 🇮🇪

[@Mary_Boots_Travel]

@@barball3955 that's what we do all over rural Ireland have done it countless times myself

[@Mary_Boots_Travel]

@@steve-marsh We do that all the time in rural Ireland, have done it countless times myself

[@barball3955]

@Mary_Boots_Travel very helpful trusting and friendly people, my husband was waiting for the ferry across the Shannon and an elderly couple came up to him, asked where he was going, can't offhand remember, but it was the same town their granddaughter was going so they asked if he could give her a lift? apparently very common occurance (probably 25 years ago), must admit with our English ideas was a little strange, but he was pleased to repay just a little of the hospitality we encountered.

[@thekeeper7885]

@@steve-marsh ....outstanding video Ste. What are the odds eh🤔

[@Aeiou_Aiueo]

It's very funny seeing things I'd seen as ordinary, having grown up in the area, from the perspective of someone seeing them for the first time. That walk out of Clifden is something I wouldn't attempt myself.

[@judybee]

I knew someone would give you a lift!...West of Ireland has the nicest most friendly people I've ever met tbh. Husband's family come from Connemara. Pots of tea, jam & soda bread come out on the table as soon as you walk through the door!!!😊 Sofia was lovely. Another wonderful vid Steve. Love 'em! x J x

[@susanashcroft2674]

All I can say Steve is when you commit to something you commit. I have enjoyed both videos and learning new things thanks to yourself and the lovely, kind Sofia who gave you a lift and us all a tour of the beautiful scenery and community. Restored my sense of humanity to see her give you that lift and no doubt restored your energy levels and legs! Cheers.

[@steve-marsh]

I appreciate that!

[@ToddBrittain1963]

Hi Steve, greetings from Australia. Your travel videos are an absolute joy mate, thankyou 🙂

[@emeraldgreen1973]

You were there on maybe three days of the year when it's sunny 😂I had a feeling someone would give you a lift.Thank you to Sofia! 👏

[@steve-marsh]

Haha my timing was perfect!

[@ivangordon8884]

The wild Atlantic Way, Westport, Clew Bay, Kylemore Abbey, Mullranney, Achill Island and loads more. A car and a few days Steve. Beyond beautiful!

[@FionaMacdonald-p9p]

Sofia,a shining example of Irish hospitality.Scott was looking healthy.

[@martingjsmith]

Thoroughly enjoy these videos whilst recovering from surgery.

[@rdgreeley]

What a dear, sweet woman! Beautiful land.

[@Stephrp613]

delicious blackberries what a lovely lady Sofia was. Pure Irish proud to show off their country!

[@LornaCroucher]

Kind lady thankyou

[@LornaCroucher]

She drove you a long way. You’d still be walking 😂

[@jcr_jcr]

Kind lady with a pot plant on her dashboard. Great to be in Ireland. Wonderful video. Thank you

[@DavidMcAndrew-i6g]

There are always some good people out there to help a traveller. I made the mistake of getting off at the wrong train station when visiting Oslo. I got off at Kjelsas instead of Grefsen for the youth hostel. I wandered around a bit, realising my error ( a mix-up between tram and train stop names), and found a cafe that was just closing up. One of the ladies, Inga, said it would be too difficult to describe the walk, so she gave me a lift to the youth hostel. I was so grateful, as it was quite the distance. Although I was more concerned about damaging her car with my backpack or boots, as she had an immaculate BMW with white leather seats. One of the good people.

[@steve-marsh]

Haha I can imagine you sitting there trying not to mess up the car 🤣 fantastic story!

[@djjjk]

This was so lovely and heartwarming, the friendly locals, the magnificent views and blue skies.

[@petergoddard1960]

That was a mad walk to the monument. As they say in these parts, you'll be as fit as a lop! Man, you have some long days. What a splendid lady, picking you up and giving you the tour of that wonderful scenery.

[@nicolad8822]

Sophia you’re a gem.

[@lauraautry6992]

Good morning Steve another awesome video. Sophia was lovely and so thoughtful to lend a helping hand. Ireland is beautiful and I hope to visit again. Nice to see Scott again. Thank you 🤗

[@unatierney230]

So glad you enjoyed our lovely Country Steve!!!

[@MrGreatplum]

What stunning scenery, Steve! So kind of Sofia to pick you up and show you that amazing road! Bet you slept well at the end of all this!

[@robm509]

How absolutely beautiful the accent of that lady that gave you a lift is. I could listen to her all day! 😍😍 Another great video.

[@AggieArko]

You have such a wonderful attitude Steve.

[@user-bt2od3yw1b]

You should try spend a day in every County in the British Isles to learn about every area and its history. Might make for an interesting challenge to tick them all off :D

[@RedStickHistorian]

A great trip and a nice aviation history lesson. Sofia is a champ! Thanks.

[@lisamckay5058]

Okay, Sophie is clearly a wonderful human being. What a great trip!

[@kerryevans1562]

Sofia makes me proud To be Irish she is an exellent driver Sky road would be worth the trip. Speaking of lunch you should ask some of the locals about the horrors experienced by the local population during the famine. Thank you for reminding me how beautiful It is there city links bus service another option for travel round Ireland Bon Voyage Lovely shot of Belfast. Loved your Ps at the end... Clever recap Bye the way Its still ok to put out your 👍 And hitch especially in the country or Call local 🚕 taxi 1hr before

[@elaine4498]

What an amazing place, and what an amazing lady Spohia is, you are a lucky man❤

[@bigbeano2695]

Fantastic! There are some truly wonderful people out there.

[@hetty43]

Super video. You showed some great shots of the area. Clifden is always a great place to visit. I would say though trying to get to those sights without a vehicle a bit of a challenge. Plus you are lucky it didn’t rain on you. Sophia came to the rescue. She drove you up the sky road and gave you a great tour. Personally on my many trips to Clifden getting up the Sky Road is always the highlight. Either to walk it or drive it or ideally both. Great filming. Great video. I always enjoy your videos and travel challenges. Thanks.

[@steve-marsh]

Thanks so much!

[@heathersherlock]

Wow what amazing scenery and how lovely was Sofia? Fabulous video, thanks Steve.

[@derekcollier7899]

Once again you have made a great video for us to watch , also I would like to thank the lady who gave you a lift . Good luck to all.

[@kevingallagher7507]

Just started watching your videos and binging on them. Love how you take pleasure in the little things you find on your travels.

[@jacquelinebell9186]

Excellent once again. ❤I was just thinking, on your walk back on that windy road “surely someone will give you a lift” totally wonderful that Sofia gave you a lift AND tour! Brilliant! Well done Sofia. X

[@CherylSteele-rt8dj]

Great viewing. Thank you, Steve. Lovely seeing Scott too! Take care of your feet, please, as you're doing my walking for me. ❤

[@stevenweaver9753]

Thank you Sofia for picking up Steve and showing him around. Irish hospitallity on show. Great video. Steve thank you for taking us with you to the West coast of Ireland. Thank you.

[@joesutherland225]

Himalayan blackberries delicious vines are very prickly making then a pain to pick.😊

[@shaunmoneil]

That walk out of Clifden really sums up life without a car around here! You got lucky with the weather though, and the company - lovely to see.

[@Dreyno]

Yes. People talking about cycling and public transport as options in rural Ireland aren’t being realistic. Imagine that same walk in the wind and rain as the light fades. Lethal.

[@123seanaway]

As a proud Irishman I have to say I was getting badly wound up you didn't get a lift- until!! Watching your videos reminds me of why Irish people feel such an affinity with you lovely Scots. Keep them coming. Brilliant example of people powered journalism.

[@JackieHarvey-hx7gl]

Love the effort you go to see unique historical places that most don't ever get to see.😊

[@PádraigJMCarey]

Very typical of Irish hospitality - I’m moving there soon and this video made me smile :)

[@peteonthemove]

Great Saturday morning viewing as usual. Cheers Steve.

[@joanmelville8310]

Definitely worth It for US ...Thank you so much

[@jonathanmarkbotterell1926]

Very enjoyable vlog. The kindness of that lady though, to give up her lunch break, very cool. Also on these trips, you're highlighting the local transport systems. On the whole, I'd suggest very good. 😎☯️🌱

[@bronwynquinn4477]

What a wonderful adventure! I loved your impromptu visit to Ireland! Fabulous bit of history you visited! Thanks for taking us along! Hi from Oz!

[@lornathomson266]

Brilliant, your own personal tour guide

[@Catchgate]

What a lovely lady! Spot on! Lovely video.

[@simonwhitlock9189]

Thanks Steve for another great video, wonderful scenery and a history lesson and what a godsend Sophia was and a wealth of information. Thankyou again and stay safe and well, cheers from Oz.

[@eloiseteklu84]

Loved learning a wee bit of transcontinental history. ❤

[@joblakesley2159]

You certainly got your steps in for this video. This is cracking, thanks Steve x

[@FrancesSawaya]

Watching your two Connemara videos from my spot in rural Ireland and congratulating you on your wild adventure. Hooray to Irish hospitality!

[@aitdirect9527]

What a lovely lady picking you up. Those roads 😮. Nice to see someone proud of the area they are in

[@sylviawitcheecomrie37]

Absolutely fascinating. I would love to go there. What a kind lady.

[@zenabraithwaite1934]

Absolutely stunning scenery and that lady was wonderful giving you a wee tour. 😊

[@Wil-70-NL]

Cool you met Scott at the end. Love his episodes too, just like yours Steve! 👍

[@jonhigginson4096]

When you make an unexpected connection with such lovely folk it just turns into the best day ever doesn’t it? Alcock & Brown sounds like a now liquidated but at one time huge engineering works, probably on Trafford Park. Great film Steve as always and good to see Scott doing a quick cameo.

[@Dreyno]

There’s a law firm in my home town called Argue and Phibbs. It’s my favourite double barrelled company name. It’s very old and now run by someone else but it’s still the official name of the firm. There’s a story (myth, probably) that they were considering taking on a new partner called Chesham, but it fell through.

[@Procedentesinvictoria]

What a great scary walk and historic site! I would love to visit. Beautiful and quaint. It must have been a relief to turn off the scary road. I’m so glad the lady picked you up. What an angel. Thank you for this wonderful video.

[@RuthPettit-vy7pq]

Your trip was worth it ! Really enjoy this one . I loved the scenery and the visit to the Alcock and Brown monuments was interesting… you could imagine the relief of landing there after that first flight

[@christophe6065]

Thank you for this video. You showed us there are still very little roads in Ireland. And dispite the huge augmentation of the traffic, Irish people are still very friendly...🙂

[@seanhenry2921]

What a splendidly friendly person who picked you up!

[@golly2k]

Steve, Steve, Steve..NEVER be worried about walking a country road in the West of Ireland. We are well used to people walking the roads and have perfected the driving skills needed to overtake them while saluting whether knowing them or not! Great video as always though. Sofia is some legend!

[@crogeny]

You’re kidding, right? Seventeen people have died on Mayo roads so far this year (up to October 14th); this is the highest fatality level ever recorded in Mayo at this time of year. Anyone who hikes regularly in the West knows that one downside of hiking in the area is that walking on roads that don’t have footpaths is always risky.

[@willslingwood]

Loving your Irish adventures! And yeah, taxis aren’t really a thing in rural Ireland… they exist but you need to book them, it would be rare to just find one.

[@creativian68]

There are so many places to visit if one has the time and money to travel. THANK YOU STEVE! Your videos have become so informative and educational and still so entertaining. You serve us the world and the history on a golden platter. You are inspiring and you set a good example for all youtubers.

[@Kimberley-Z]

We enjoy your channel so much!!!! San Diego 😊🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇺🇸

[@RossWatt-o5d]

Very nice that lady to give u tour 🎉😂