Thursday, September 22, 2011

Hidden Ireland 2. Caves



These caves are a well kept secret, not found on any maps.You have to know a friend of a friend of a farmer who owns the land to find them.There are many hidden caves like this on farmland in ireland.





I found stone age flint cutting tools here in the overhanging caves when the river level is low.





The light through the leaves sparkles like jewels,but the water is utter darkness where no light shines.







These caves have never been developed so the surroundings are untouched, as they were thousands of years ago.Its a humbling experience to stand here in footprints left by others, also passing through.Transient and disorientating. The breathing changes. Light headed and green. Time suspends itself.Everything stills to this moment.This silence....and secrets best kept.