View from the road

I know I said I wasn't going to blog about my trip to Ireland and Paris until next week, but then Kate posted the image above and I couldn't resist. What an amazing reminder—in the midst of a chaotic day/week/month—to stop, even for a minute, and appreciate the view. 

The shot directly beneath Kate's image is one I took through the windshield of our car while driving in Ireland. The speed was 120 kilometers per hour on that road(!), but I got Matt to slow down for a second—long enough for me to take this pic. We were driving just south of Galway, and the natural beauty here (and everywhere in Ireland) was astounding. Just looking at this photo is all the reminder I need to slow down and take a deep breath.

Wishing you a lovely Tuesday—more about my trip next week!

(Image via Wit & Delight)