Skellig Michael, Ireland

Today I had the pleasure of visiting a world heritage site Skellig Michael. Located 11.6km out to sea it was once a Christian Monastry which dates back to 500AD. The ride out is often choppy and the boats may not be running and can be delayed for several days because of the weather. We got lucky and had a good day with loads of sunshine.
There is some 650 steps to the summit which is steep in some sections and has no handrail. The view from the top is amazing and climbing through the dry-stone beehive huts and chapels which would have sheltered 12 monks at any one time. To think they have been standing for 1300 years out in the Atlantic ocean off the Irish coast. The island is also home to thousands of Puffin Birds between early spring and August.
Sceilg Bheag which is another island next to Skellig Michael is a seabird sanctuary and one of the worlds greatest gannetries. It is home to more than 30,000 pairs of Gannets. This place is magical.

Puffin Bird

Over 600 steps to the top

View from the top of Skellig Michael looking out to Sceilg Bheag

1300 year old Beehive huts at the monastry on top of Skellig Michael

Skellig Michael

Gannets of Sceilg Bheag

Puffin Bird taking cover