Skellig Michael

Skellig Michael is a rock island off the southwest coast of Ireland.  Local fishermen take adventurers out and drop them off at the base of the cliffs to climb 1000 year old stone steps up to the beehive huts once inhabited by monks.  Steep cliffs, lots of puffins, and a breathtaking view of the Irish coast are to be gained through this off-the-beaten-path experience.  Read Sun Dance by Geoffrey Moorhouse for a history of the Skelligs.