Carrick-a-Rede. Blue-green waters and moss-topped rocky islands accompany walkers on the winding path to the famous rope bridge.
The
swaying planked rope bridge spans an 80-foot chasm and mouth of an ancient
volcano, swinging 1,000 feet above the blue green sea. It is hailed as one of
the most frightening bridges in the world. I made it half way across and did
dare to look down—fleetingly—once or twice. To add to the angst of its height,
wind rocks the bridge and fellow crossers make it bounce. However, the bridge
today is a cakewalk compared to when it was originally erected in 1775 by
fishermen hauling gear and catch—only a single hand rope with widely-spaced
slats. Although no one has been injured falling off the bridge, many visitors each year are unable to face the return crossing, and have to be taken off the island by boat.
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