First trip following Chemotherapy and Surgery for Breast Cancer
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 24 เม.ย. 2024
- An overnight trip to cycle through the wonderful Gap of Dunloe and climb the spectacular Purple Mountain in Kerry. The start of the Gap of Dunloe is approximately 13km from Killarney and is 6km long. I accessed Purple Mountain from the head of the gap and camped overnight at Glas Lough which is approximately half way up the mountain. This was a long awaited trip as I've been undergoing treatment for breast cancer in the previous 6 months. I felt very strong for this trip and although only 5 weeks since my surgery, I felt ready and it is important for my recovery to do more of what I love when I feel able to.
I've now completed my chemotherapy treatment plan and I've had surgery - initial scans and tissue sample results currently show no trace of cancer which is great. I've to continue taking Herceptin (targeted treatment) for a year and Tamoxifen (hormone treatment) for 5 years.
Maybe this video might show someone who gets a breast cancer diagnosis that they too may have the ability to do what they love again soon after their treatment. Doing a trip like this is a valuable part of my recovery process - to be active, out in the elements and feeling my life force increase!
Some Gear Used:
Tent - Durston X-Mid 1
Mattress - Thermarest Neoair XTherm
Sleeping Bag - Rab Neutrino 600
Cameras:
Drone - DJI Mini 4 Pro
Action Camera - DJI Action 4
Music (Epidemic Sound):
Band of Cubs - Isobel O'Connor (start of video & 19:54 - 21:21)
Against A Paler Sun - Hushed (1:52 - 4:12)
Midnight Textures - Silver Maple (8:54 - 10:52)
There's A New Day - Staffan Carlen (12:02 - 14:37)
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I was genuinely happy to see this notification and when I saw the title immediately had tears close to my eyes, ( as my grandfather would say).
I understand the need to not film, but I’m glad you did!
I think you’ve touched more lives than you realize, and I’m certain that as you scroll through the comments you’ll see that you really have been missed!
My mom had breast cancer at the tender age of 32, she’s now 82 and continues to ride her bike and golf! Science is a wonderful thing and I can imagine the stress your situation has caused in your life!
Needless to say I am delighted to hear you’re on the mend and that you are getting back on the saddle.
TH-cam is a wonderful thing ( most of the time), and it always strikes me that I feel connections that seem disproportionate towards some content creators.
I felt it in my heart when I saw your title, and after watching the video I felt relief, that always amazes me, connections to strangers a half a world away!
Soooo, thank you for taking the camera along, for the content and the warm calm that your films bring to my turbulent life, sincerely thank you!
Take good care!
Rick
PS, I just finished dehydrating vegetarian chili for my first week long trip starting next week, scalloped potatoes and chow mien too :)
Thanks very much Rick!! 😊 I know exactly what you mean regarding the virtual connections that are formed...so alien to our rational way of being in the world! I'm very grateful for your support all the way over in Canada - amazing how it seems to work! Wishing you the very best for your upcoming trip - I'll be watching out for those dinners to see how they look 😉
Yummy
Quite wonderful capture of the views and spirit of the landscape and such formidable and inspiring strength, thank you!
What a privilege to share this outing with you. Thank you so much for taking us along with you. I am delighted to see you keeping so well. The views were absolutely spectacular. Looking forward to sharing your next adventure😀
Thank you so much Yvonne for coming along with me 🤗 Its a stunning part of the country and great to have been there in such nice weather...I loved it! I'm feeling very well which is so good!!
Great video Miriam, I had three stents inserted into an artery that had an 80% blockage 6 years ago and I am still climbing high altitude mountains and rock climbing. I work for the company that made the stents, Medtronic. It shows that there is still a life to live after treatments such as yours and mine. If we had the technology we have today my dad might have lived to see his grand children.
Thanks Dom! Great to hear how well you’re doing after your life enhancing procedure!! Janey….modern medicine really is incredible! I did a stint in Boston Scientific over 20 years ago another stent manufacturer…very special for you to be working for Medtronic I’m sure! I now work in RCSI and work on projects in the health system and I’ve loads of gratitude for the care I’ve been given and the training that our healthcare professionals undertake. Wonderful that you’re able to do all that you still do and a real shame your Dad isn’t around as you said…we’re definitely lucky!! Happy planning for your next trips 😊
So lovely to see you back out there Miriam, beautiful and inspiring video.
Thanks very much Ciaran & Margaret 🤩 I’m assuming that’s Margaret from work?? x
Chuffed to see you back enjoying Ireland’s fabulous mountain landscapes.
Thanks Helen - I was really chuffed to be out again, so nice to feel the freedom of it all! 😎
Hi Miriam. Really enjoy your videos. You and Susanna are brave people and simply an inspiration to us all. Thank you.
Hi Kieran - thanks for that! Lovely to hear that you enjoy the videos…thanks very much for letting me know 🤗
Increible que puedas hacer ese tipo de rutas despues de una terapia tan agresiva. Eres un ejemplo para otras personas. Si se puede!!!!!!!!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Grazie! È molto bello sapere che qualcun altro potrebbe pensarlo. Sarebbe carino!! ❤️
Lovely video , Miriam, thanks for sharing 🙂
Thanks very much for watching it Jules!! 🤗
Yeah! It's so good to see that smiling face out in the sunshine and open air again. How exhilarating it is to be out in the thick of nature again, after a prolonged medical absence. The soul delights! Cheers.
So true Doug 🤗 Really nice to be able to get out again, it did me the world of good. Thanks for your message!!
Hi Miriam. Seeing you back making videos and looking so strong and healthy again has really made my day. Please keep making your videos. I always look forward to watching them.
Awwww thanks!! 🤩 That's lovely to hear, thanks so much for watching them - that makes my day!! 😎
Hey 👋 great to see you back out again Miriam ❤ I missed your videos 🎥 🎼 beautiful views with the drone 🙌 a great adventure all round 👌👊
@@WildCampingIreland cheers Mark! 🤩 Great to be able to get back out again now! A fab milestone in coming back to myself 🤗
Congrats !..You are so inspiring. Stay Blessed.
Thank you George! You take care too 🤗
Great to see you back out there Miriam 🙂
Thanks very much Anthony! It’s fantastic to feel able to get back out again for sure 🤩
Great to see you out enjoying this trip. Thanks for sharing. I always enjoy your videos. They are very inspiring.
Thanks very much Richard! It was such a great trip for me to do - I got so much from it 😊 Delighted to hear you enjoyed it, thanks!! 🙏
How did I miss this when it came out? So great to see you back out on the bike and camping Miriam.
Thanks Chris!! It was so great to get back out again - a nice treat to give me a good boost 🤩 Cheers for watching it!!
marvelous ride and camp, i thoroughly enjoyed it. Keep having fun.
Thanks very much Bill! I’ll certainly try 😊
Purple mountain isnt the only mountain youve conquered this past few months, you are looking great Miriam, what can i say about Killarney and the Black valley , cant say im a stranger to these parts, you have captured it beautifully, yearning to get back down. Beautiful and on a human level, nothing short of inspirational Miriam. Welcome back x
Thanks very much Colin!! Yep, I know you're a Black Valley part-time resident 😍 I hope you get back down there again soon with a big fire and food ceremony! So lovely to be able to do this one and I'm feeling very good as a result to be honest 🤩 Miss your videos Colin! x
Great to see you back at it Miriam.
Gavin
Thanks very much Gavin!! 🤗
Over the moon for you Miriam...back in your element.....you are truly an inspiration on many levels....God bless you ...keep smiling
Ah thanks Shay 😍 I loved it all...so glad I was able to do it 🤗 Take good care!!
Miriam, so glad you're back on TH-cam! And looking so positive and strong after all your surgery and treatments. Maith thú. Warm greetings from your Irish Romani friend in Spain.
@@nuabruno thank you!! 🤩 Wishing you well all the way over in Spain - enjoy the rest of the Summer over there! I’m feeling pretty good, thanks again 😊
Welcome back Miriam , thank you again for for sharing your journey , absolutely fantastic. You keep inspiring us all to live and get outside. Stay healthy and wishing you the best ☘️😀
Thanks very much Seamus!! The good weather certainly helps to get out, although it’s gone missing again now 🤦♀️ Thanks again!!
Well done Miriam lovely video
@@joereddy2431 thanks very much Joe 😊 A great memory to have!
ah so good to see you well and out doing what you love Miriam 🙂
Thanks David - so lovely to be able to do it again for sure 😎
Such a beautifully made video with stupendous scenery. Keep rambling, I love listening. Hope you continue to recover after your chemotherapy. 😊xx
Thanks very much Jennifer for watching and indulging in my rambling 😉 All going well with the recovery - slowly but surely, I’m coming back to myself. It’s a fantastic area, thanks so much 🙏
Fantastic! loved it... great you're on the mend and good luck with more adventures! atb...Sinco
Thanks so much Sinco!! 🤗 To say I was happy to be out there…couldn’t help but be thrilled!! Thanks for your lovely message 😍
Aw Miriam sooooo so lovely to watch this! There's a New Day... Made me cry. xxxxxx
Thanks Susanna 😍 That's lovely that the song moved you, I was conscious that it might seem a bit twee to some! 🙃 Hope you're keeping well! xx
My dear Mirriam this video made me so happy. In so glad you took camera on your first trip, because seen your truly happiness been outside again made my face so much smile. Look at those growing hair 😊 and fresh energy. Im so so proud on you you did so well, bike, hike, climb. Not saying views and footage, i was blown away with my mind. Im glad you had such a good weather. It feels like nature gaves us on our latest post mastectomy trips best gift ever and welcomed us back with open arms. Yay... Thank you ❤
Thank you Lucy!! I know you understand the emotions and motivation around this trip and the resulting satisfaction 🤗 I felt so good while doing it and since the trip I have felt even better! It did me so much good 😎 That weather window coincided with me feeling strong so I went for it!! It still makes me smile to think about it. I’m looking forward to seeing your video - your trailer looked absolutely fantastic!! Thanks again my friend!! xx
Miriam, so glad you are back, we've missed you! Love your new video and adventure it's really good to see you so strong and happy out there in the great outdoors where you belong. All my best wishes Paul
Thanks very much Paul! I had a great time being out again, I loved it 🤩 It’s wonderful to feel so much better and to feel that I’m getting back to myself. Really glad to hear you enjoyed it - thanks so much for letting me know!!
My cheeks are sore!!!!! Youve given me sore cheeks!!!!! I didnt realise I was grinning the whole way through that stunning video. Its truly good to see you back on the trail pal. So, so, so, so good. Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. Words are not enough.
Your poor cheeks Alyn 😂 Delighted I got to do this trip - an utter pleasure!! And now for the darts 🎯🤭
So glad you have been able to get out and about in Spring weather. Good to see you back on your bike - God be praised!!
It was so nice to be able to get out, especially in such fine weather! I thoroughly enjoyed it..thank you also 🤗
So happy you see you!!! And you are looking so well. Great trip and a great video. Looking forward to more. See you soon!!!
Awwww thank you 🙏 Cheers!!
You’re amazing the way you make your way through life 🙌 I hope your doing well 😊 another amazing video ❤
Thanks for that! I'm doing very well thanks - all the beter for this trip!! 😊
Great video. Thank you for sharing. All the best for the future.
Thanks very much Andrew! Much appreciated 🙏
Outstanding Miriam , you’re an inspiration. Picking a fantastic place too . Continued recovery and many more adventures ❤️🇮🇪Atb Tony
Thanks very much Tony! Down in your neck of the woods 😉 Such a great part of the country for sure!! 😎
How good to see you again Miriam! I was thinking of you every now and then the last months, hoping you are getting the treatments you need to fight successfully against this awful mean disease. F**k cancer, but glory to modern science, medicine and doctors. You look so well and happy, thank you for this wonderful video, another one that lets us just dream and enjoy. ❤
Thanks very much Birgit! I’m feeling very good thankfully 😉 It was so lovely to get out again for a trip and to play with the camera again! The treatment to date has been working well - I’ve still a bit more to do but I’m hanging in there!! Thanks so much for your message 😊
Fantastic to see you back out & about Miriam. Missed your video's. You're an inspiration to us all. Get well soon & sending healing vibes your way ❤
Thanks very much Kevin!!
My first time watching one of your videos for some time and what a beauty it was! Thank you.
You are, I know, aware of the TH-cam channel of "Susanna Thornton", but if your followers have not found her channel, they might well enjoy it. She is an English woman. A cancer survivor. A bikepacker and wild camper who rides a Brompton on short and sometimes longer trips within Britain and Europe......
Thanks Paul! Yes I’m a big fan of Susanna’s trips and videos. She’s always an inspiring watch. Thanks so much for watching this trip, I enjoyed it so much 🤗
Delighted you are moving again. Brave lady. X
Thanks Kevin 😍
Lovely to see you again Miriam and beautiful footage-editing-presentation as always
Cheers James! It was so great to do, thank you so much for watching it and your message 😊
Lovely to see you back out and about Miriam , a nice trip and 😮well deserved full Irish at the end 💚🤙😊
Thanks David!! 🤗 It was so good - another cyclist joined me at the table so I didn’t get to show the food off…it was all polished off with gusto!! 😇
Long may you ride! ☮️ ❤️
Thank you!!
I’m so happy to see you out again. This video couldn’t have come at a better time. Right now I’m 2 weeks out from a colostomy operation and admittedly feeling a bit low because of the change in my body. Changes that so many of us go through. But like you I’m cancer free and that’s certainly a big plus. I’ve probably have about 6 to 8 weeks before I can get on one of my bikes again but I keep my Brompton in my living room to inspire me. I just can’t thank you enough for posting this video it has certainly lifted my spirits and has now motivated me to get out for a walk which I’m certainly allowed to do. I can only hope to be as strong as you. God bless you Miriam!!!
So sorry to hear that Doug about what you're dealing with right now and the limitations that you're experiencing 😕 Those better days for hopping on one of your bikes will arrive before long...fat lot of good that is when you can't do it right now I know. Great news about being cancer free! Delighted to hear that the video lifted your spirit in some small way - your message did the same for me! 🙏 Wishing you the very best for your procedure in 2 weeks, I hope everything goes really well for you!! xx
@@MiriamKennedy I should’ve said my operation was 2 weeks ago that’s why I’m on mend right now. Thank you for replying Miriam!
@@doug2835sorry Doug - I should have picked that up from your message! 🫢 It was pretty obvious when I read your message again! Very glad you’re out the other side of your procedure and you’re well on your way to recovery from it. May you get through these next few weeks with ease 🤞 I’ll be thinking of you!! x
Great to see you out again. What a stunning trip. I need to get over to Ireland. Keep sharing and inspiring. . Thank you
Thank you Jo! I hope you make the trip over 😉 Thanks very much for watching this and your message!! 🤗
great to see you back out Miriam, Looks like the Kingdom pulled out all the stops for your trip...
and to make your comeback on the 12th highest peak ⛰ (MV 100) in the country,, fair play....👍👏
Cheers Eddie! A little plan I'd had for a while so it was great to finally get to do it. I now know I can combine some cycling and hiking into the future again 😊 A lot for me to do in one way, but worth it in the end!! 😂
Miriam, a beautiful place and beautiful weather to return for this long awaited trip☀😊 A tough looking pull up to the head of the Gap and your bike hiding skills aren't too bad👍It is hard to beat a good camp spot beside a mountain lough, especially when it has spectacular views thrown in. Reward definitely comes with challenge, well done on getting to the summit👣and those further views with the cloud rolling in. Good to capture memories and to have space for yourself in such a beautiful place👍 I have heard that those 'pedal steps' cover some serious ground😊
Cheers Gerry! My bike hiding skills are especially lacking when tired…thankfully it worked out 😉 So satisfying to get back out again in nature and the wild..it filled me right up! Wonderful scenery alright and thankfully the weather played ball. It was a lot of fun to do! Cheers for your message and happy planning for your next adventure! ⛺️
How wonderful to see your beautiful smiling face again! You look so well. As always a mesmerising 23 minutes of beautiful scenery and your charming personality shining through! Thank you! You are truly awe inspiring!😃
Aww thanks Charlotte!! I'm feeling well and even better since having this experience 🤩
First and foremost, fantastic to see you back. Super trip with beautiful views, well done to you. Keep safe.
Cheers Brian!! Great to be able to get back out again, I loved it...it has filled the tank up again 😉
Wonderful to see you back Miriam. We have missed your superb videos and are delighted to see you looking so well. Please keep those Brompton wheels spinning.
Thank you Bill - I'm feeling well at last and no doubt I'll be sampling some more adventures when the mood takes me 🤗 Thanks so much for watching it!!
Awesome video,total respect.
Cheers Shaun! 😎
I can add no more to the amazing collection of comments already submitted. You are touching so many of us with all that is to be admired. Is thank you enough?
No thanks is needed at all 🤗 I'm the one who needs to be thankful for you and others to take the time to watch this little video ❤️
So happy for you Miriam. The wheels are turning!
Thank you Jen 🤗 The chain is oiled and the tyres are pumped!!
Miriam, good to see you back on the bike and ridimng through such a stunning and peaceful landscape. You can be proud of yourself and be a role model for many of us
Aww thank you!! It was so lovely to get out again, I really enjoyed it 🤗 Thanks so much for your message and I hope you're getting out and about too 😎
great you are back strong as ever, keep those adventures going, inspirational stuff ❤❤
Thank you Aileen - I'm certainly feeling so much stronger in the last week or two which is wonderful! ❤️
Aw Miriam. This full video just made me smile from ear to ear. So proud of you and warriored though the last few months. Truly amazing Miram. Stunning weather you got. Those Drone shots you got we spectacular. What an incredible country we live in. Hopefully we get to meet up soon for a camp. Purple Mountain is a lovely spot. You should get a camo tarp for the bike/body hiding 😂 Incredibe adventure and brilliantly edited vlog. 👏
Cheers Martin!! An incredible country we live in is right! Surely we’ll manage a camp in the Summer months 😉 Delighted the drone shots turned out as they did as I really couldn’t do too much with the wind. The weather definitely helped show the place off and I was chuffed to do this trip at last - thanks!! 🤩
Lovely video... great to see a Brompton being used for touring!
Thank you Laurence! It’s a great little bike for touring - I have lots of fun with it!! 😎
That was inspirational, good luck with everything.
That’s lovely of you to say!! Thanks very much 😊
I'm so happy you did decide to bring your camera. What a welcome to the cycling season. Thanks for bringing us along with you. 😊
Thanks so much Janie for joining me!! 😊 I'm very happy I brought it along too - thrilled!!
Glad to see you back out enjoying life and the scenery during this adventure was just stunning. Thanks for sharing and looking forward to many more 🚴♂️⛺️
Cheers Paul! Did me the world of good to get out again 🤗
Hey Miriam so glad to see you out and about again, we missed your brilliant smile and videos
Thanks very much Mark, so great to get out and about again!! 🤗
Great to see you back in action Miriam , looking fit and well. That’s was a fine trip on the bike then up the mountain , I did worry for your bike tho 😂 hiding it away down the hill !! TFS atb Dave ⛺️🚲👍
Cheers Dave! Thankfully the bike thieves weren’t out spotting me that day. I like the idea of further bike and mountain camps 😊 This one was much needed - I especially realised afterwards how much I’d needed that boost of wildness! Thanks so much for watching and your message / I hope all is well with you!!
Miriam.
What can i say that hasn't been said by your other viewers and commenters? You have, in your modest unassuming way, given confidence and inspiration to people like myself to immerse ourselves in the wonderful world of solo overnight adventure.
May your recovery continue and your future be full of great days and nights out and about on this fair isle.
God bless and thank you for sharing such a special trip with us.
ATB, George
Thank you George for your lovely words! Such a simple thing to do as you know...to follow your desire and then to find out you actually enjoy it! Delighted you found this great pleasure too 🤗 Hope you're keeping well!
Miriam , what an amazing woman you are,you are truly an inspiration I wish I had the same drive as you, you just get out and do it,thanks so much for all you do
Aww thank you! I can't take any credit for it as I don't seem to have a choice in the matter, I just have to go and do it!! 😂
Delighted to see you back , I have been thinking about you and wondering how you are doing. Well done ❤ Kevin and Sue Kelly Carlow
Thanks Kevin & Sue! I'm feeling so much better in recent weeks, long may it continue!! ❤️
Great to see you back in action, Miriam. You're an inspiration to everyone undergoing cancer treatment. Brilliant video. Looking forward to many more in the months ahead.
Thanks John!! It was a lovely experience to get out and do it, very grateful that I could...always nice to relive it again with a video too! 😊
Great video. Your joy is palpable! Thanks for the beautiful work, as always.
Thank you Randy!! Yep - I couldn't hide my happy camper feeling out there 😁 Thanks so much!!
Yeah! Glad to see you having adventures again, I'm really pleased for you, great spirit. And you picked a beautiful trip for us to share. Look after yourself. 👍💪😁🏞
Ah thank you for joining me!! 🤩 Such an impressive area to cycle and walk, I loved it!! Cheers for your message
Take care, wish you recover well🙏🏻🙏🏻
Thank you very much ❤️
Welldone for getting out and so soon after surgery too. Sounds like things have gone well for you which is excellent. Here's wishing the very best for a complete and full recovery Miriam, stay strong, you are and you will. Be happy, live life and go get those adventures:)
Sandy
Cheers Sandy!! My body started to feel so much better in the last 10 days or so...great that I could get out and about again, I loved it! 5 months was a very long time in reflection. Thanks for your lovely words, I will certainly try 🙏
Hi Miriam, great to see you back in the saddle and on the road to recovery! Great video, on a perfect day. Looking forward to lots more! What an amazing mountain summit. All the best 😀😀
Thanks very much Rich! An amazing summit is right 🤩 Very glad to hear you enjoyed the video, so lovely to hear that!!
Dear Miriam. Truly, what a wonderful human being you are! I am sending much love your way to a return to good and lasting good health. Take care and many blessing to you. Love and blessings, Ian
Thanks so much Ian for your lovely good wishes, I will hold them dear!! 🤗
What a great first trip after more than 5 months of treatments, and I'm sure a boatload of worries - I smiled all the way through this video - both times lol, I watched it about a week ago, got busy with work etc and knew I wanted to watch it again before commenting. The Purple Mountain! What a fantastic name, and what a fantastic camp, you're made of stern tough stuff mind Miriam: bike, hide bike like a body, hike, pitch, then hike some more - then those view from the summit! Holy moley, if anyone ever deserved scenes like that, then I'm so chuffed it was you, absolutely jaw drop gorgeous with those cloud inversions and those views. You're still the only person on YT whose drone footage I love to see, it looked windy as owt, but well done on getting the shots you did. Great stuff Miriam, and the joy of being outdoors shone through on your face. Smiley all the way through.
On a side note can I ask what dehydrator you use? Is it easy enough to do? I've been thinking about getting one for a while now, but all the people I know who have them (and that's not many) only use them for meat dishes.
Looking forward to your next adventure, you do choose some amazing places to visit X Well done to you, to Brompton and to Purple Mountain, absolutely epic 💚
Thanks so much Donna!! Yep - I was a tad bit happy in this one!! 🤗 I got out for a good long hike today with two guys I know and that was fab to do also, I had my gaiters on and there were sections that were so damn mucky. I realised it’s been so long since I was out in muck!! 😂 I effectively missed the winter in the mountains - the mud remains though!! Delighted you enjoyed some of the scenery in this one - months in the planning in my mind, I knew I wanted to bring the camera to this area for quite a while so it was great to scratch the itch in the end! My dehydrator is a 5 tray Excalibur - like you I thought about getting one for a good while before finally doing it. It makes so much sense for multi day trips where you’re not going to be near a base to access other food. It takes a long time (8-10 hours) to dehydrate meals or individual ingredients etc but it’s great to be able to bring home cooked food to the mountains without all the weight! Since I got it, I really do make use of it and almost all my main meals for camping have been dehydrated at home at this stage. Occasionally I bring something else but I definitely do make use of it! They seem to be more common in the US or New Zealand where people tend to do longer trips and need to carry more food. Another great little useful toy to have! 😉 Cheers Donna!! Hope you’re well xx
@@MiriamKennedy Sometimes it's nice to have a right mucky old hike - other times it's awful 🤣
I'm so pleased you took your camera on this one. There's lots of times I don't film the stuff I do, but sometimes it's nice to have the camera to natter on to, and to record stuff to maybe watch back a few years down the line. Thanks for the Excalibur information. I'm going to ponder a while longer, watch some YT vids and decide nearer pay day. They look like good machines and I love the idea of taking my own homemade food out on trips in a lightweight dehydrated form. Off work with a tweaked back o no camping for me this week 😪 but I'll make good use of the time with a bit of dehydration research lol. Thanks Miriam, catch you on the next one xx
Sorry to hear that Donna! Hope the back heals quickly for you…happy plotting and scheming in the dehydrating world 🤩
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Such a great adventure Miriam beautiful scenery too and I loved the music. Didn’t realize you had surgery sorry, you’re an inspiration to a lot of people Take it easy for a few days and good luck in everything
Thank you Annie! A wonderful adventure for sure 🤗 I've taken it nice and easy today and I'll certainly take your advice for the coming days too!
Hey Miriam I'm Cyril from France; I'm so happy to see your smile again; you are like a sun; take care
Hi Cyril! Thank you very much 🤗
Lovely to see you out and about, I’ve always enjoyed your adventures…I rather missed them..❤
Thank you John, that's lovely to hear 🙂
“I tend to ramble a lot,” - Miriam please keep rambling! I hope the loads of comments make you realise the effect you have on those who view your videos and I hope the positivity is reciprocated. Pure karma.
Absolutely brilliant.
Thanks John!! The encouraging messages are absolutely incredible...how could I not want to make a video occasionally to potentially receive lovely messages like this 🤷♀️ It's a lovely gift to receive in life and far outweighs what I give...if that makes sense!
Only one word to describe this video, location and you “beautiful” Keep going Miriam! Chapeau!
Thanks very much Jonathan 🙏 It was fantastic to be out again...cheers for watching it and your message!!
Fáilte ar ais Miriam. Glad you decided to ease yourself gently back :) with a trip up the Gap of Dunloe!-. I got into Dublin on Monday morning and you must have picked the one perfect 24h weather window for this trip-when you passed a woman with a wide brimmed sunhat on, i knew we'd see some lovely views. The drone shots were stunning-your mission to show people the beauty of the little island totally fulfilled. And for everyone who know what you've been through, I think we saw a little of what that trip meant to you. Thanks for these lovely images. Legend!
Ha Brendan! Yes - no point in pushing myself needlessly 🫢 A gentle cycle and little hike to test the water! 😂 Yep, Monday it was! The Sunday was fab too countrywide but I’d made plans to visit a pal in Wexford on the Sunday (I didn’t cycle I promise 😉) I booked the train on Saturday night when I saw the potential of the nice weather being here in the early part of the week knowing I mightn’t get another lucky break like that for a while! Hope you have a nice stay while you’re over and that some nice weather returns!! It did me the world of good to get out and do this - a nice way to celebrate feeling so well 😎 Cheers Brendan, lovely to hear from you!
The Lady is back yippee, good to see you Miriam in fine spirits. The views are spectacular and colours despite the cloud cover on the mountains but it did give it a magical feel.
Aww thank you Paul! Those views from up top were spectacular and along the gap...a feast for my eyes! That magic was definitely palpable 😊
"What's in the full irish?" What's not in it" 😄 brilliant. A very well deserved breakfast. I'm delighted that you took the camera along and I loved your ramblings.
I don't think you stopped smiling the entire time. It's so good to see you back doing what you love 🍀
A classic response wasn't it!! 😂 It was very tasty too...another cyclist joined me at the table so I couldn't capture it on the plate - I inhaled it very quickly though!! The smile hasn't left me yet Jason...a much needed trip 😉
So glad you're back and happy you found some decent weather.
Thanks Malcolm! I definitely wanted decent weather to show this place off - it has been wet for so long but we had a rare weather window and I was feeling good so I went for it! The wind was a little too strong for me in the gap but I'm thrilled I got a few shots to show what its like 🤩
How wonderful to see you back out on your bike. Such wonderful scenery too.
Thank you Jonathan - amazing scenery in this area! I loved it ❤️
First of all...excellent rambling as always, Miriam! Secondly, what a wonderful video. The drone footage looked amazing, and those sunset images with the clouds scudding through the mountains are outstanding. I can see why you are glad you brought the camera with that weather. So glad to see you back here after your ordeals. And on another note, congratulations on the MountainViews award of best video contribution last year. You got my vote :) Thank you for the inspirational work. I am looking forward to my annual trip in July to north Mayo and also a first visit to the Tipperary mountains hopefully, if we get any Summer at all this time! God bless and good luck with your adventures this year.
Thank you Jim! Your annual trip will be rolling around very soon 😲 The weather thankfully played ball for me on Day 1 in Kerry - so nice to get those views along the Gap and up the mountain…a lot better than I could have imagined! So nice to be able to get out and about again, I’m still revelling in the satisfaction of it! Cheers about the MountainViews award - it was lovely to receive!! 🤗
Good to see you out and about, looking good Miriam!
Cheers Bob 🤩 Feeling very good - especially since doing this! Hope you’re keeping well x
Fantastic to see you back out again have been thinking about you and wishing you all the best xx
Thanks very much Peter! Delighted to be able to get back out again 😊
Hi Miriam, You're tuff as nuts! It's good to know you're on the mend .
It's great to see your beautiful smile and the happiness you find doing what you love.
All blessing to you 🙏
Aww thanks Jim! It was a great indicator for me to see how far I’ve come to do this. I’m taking great pleasure in it still 🤩 Delighted you enjoyed it 😎
Miriam absolutely delighted to see you back and most importantly to see you well. Incredible to see also the happiness in your face whilst up in the mountains as you said feeling at home in unfamiliar terrain. The footage also absolutely stunning and especially in kerry omg. Thank you for sharing and letting us being part of your first outdoor adventure 🧡 looking forward to the next one. See you on the trail Miriam 😊🧡
Thanks Jens! It was so bloody good to get out there to some wild spaces again. I really needed it - I don't think I was aware how much I needed it...the smile was possibly an unconscious response to doing what I needed to do at last!! So glad I got to do it 🤩
Hey Miriam 👋😊 it's wonderful to see you back doing what you do best.. So looking forward to many more of your awesome videos and adventures
Thank you so much 🤗 I so enjoyed getting out again!! Great nourishment for my spirit. Cheers for your encouragement and lovely message!! 🙏
@@MiriamKennedy Sorry Miriam, just realised my account is kinda annominus, it's Eugene here 👋☺️ so good to see you back to good health 👍
Thanks Eugene!! Nice to have a name to a message 😁
Great to see you back out in your natural element. Here's to a great new season for you.
Thank you!! It definitely felt good to be out again 🤗
absolutely chuffed to see you back on the road and looking so well ..beautiful scenery as usual👍
Thanks very much Shirley 🤗 A beautiful spot for sure, I loved it!!
You look amazing, such an inspiration as always xx❤
Aww thanks Leanne 😍
OMG Miriam hope you're doing well !! You better be !!
I certainly am!! Even better since doing this trip...I promise!! 😍
Great video, great scenery and great to see you on the road again.❤️
Thanks Raimo! A wonderful location to explore and play - really enjoyed it!
Hi Miriam, I think you must have a hidden camera crew following you around cause you captured some amount of footage on your journey 😂. Great to see you back out and about, and hope you enjoyed the experience. Quote of the day goes to the girl taking breakfast order !! " what's not in it ? " all the best, Miriam 👍
Ha!! I had a team of transition year sherpas flying around the place and looking after me! 😁 The breakfast was a definite winner - my little pot would have struggled to pull that together!! So great to be out again - cheers Andrew 😎
So great to see you back Miriam. Your resilience is amazing and your joy at being out again was clear. Looking forward to seeing more this summer. I’m about to start the west highland way in a couple of weeks and I’ll also be using the Durston x mid 1 , only had it up in the garden so far so looking forward to using it for real.
Thanks very much Bob! 😊 Happy planning for your West Highland Way trip - that should be fun! The X-Mid 1 is fab but the inner is definitely narrow…a fantastic lightweight tent though, I hope it serves you well! Thanks very much for your message, lovely to hear from you!
Totally random person in Canada who's enjoyed watching your videos and is very glad to hear that you're doing well and getting out again!
Hi totally random person 😂 Really nice to hear from you! Thanks for watching this one and for your well wishes, so nice to receive!!
This is great seeing you out again this I will look at for definite when back tonight.
Hope you enjoy it 😉
A joy Miriam .Stay well .Your an inspiration
Cheers Ger!! A wonderful trip to be able to do - I thoroughly enjoyed it! Helped me so much 🤗
Just discovered your channel, wonderful videos I’m totally impressed by you and your perspective
Thanks very much Chris! That’s lovely to hear - thanks for watching some videos and for your message!!