I got back Monday night from Ireland and it was a really great trip, though I did end up testing positive for Covid on Tuesday. I don’t feel too bad…just a slight sore throat and some coughing (no fever). (I am fully vaccinated.) I will be wearing a mask when out until next week and I’ve moved into the guest room, so my husband hopefully doesn’t get it.
I have too many pictures! After leaving the stunning Dingle Peninsula, we went to Kilkenny by way of the adorable thatched roof village of Adare and the iconic Rock of Cashel:
AdareThe very thick layers of thatchingOur tour group only allowed us to bring one carry-on sized bag, so this was my look almost every day: layers. I brought about 8 Eddie Bauer T-shirts, an Eddie Bauer long sleeved travel shirt & capris & my Land’s End raincoat. My ASICS sneakers are very comfy. And of course an umbrella— you gotta have a “brelly” in Ireland!The iconic Rock of Cashel is a major attraction Check out how my husband’s Google Pixel phone will remove all the people from his pics. (I kinda think that’s cheating.) The round tower at Cashel. Round towers are unique to Ireland and its medieval monastic ruins. Cashel is where St. Patrick supposedly converted the King Aengus to Christianity in the 5th century AD. “inside” The Rock of Cashel from the street belowOur tour guide Joe getting ready to lead us into Kilkenny castle Kilkenny Castle The “Moorish staircase” in Kilkenny Castle
After leaving Kilkenny, we went to Glendalough—a monastic site in County Wicklow, founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. The weather was very misty/rainy that day, but I thought it added to the ancient mystique of the place.
Glendalough The round tower in the mist at GlendaloughSt. Kevin’s house at Glendalough A cute little red Irish deer at Glendalough The mist-covered lake at Glendalough. I needed both hood and umbrella that day.
Such a contrast between the thatched roof village of Adare and the Rock of Cashel. I like them both. I especially liked how the adjusted the roof for the little window…
The mist and rain definitely adds to that mystique, evoking all kinds of stories and dreams. What a wonderful trip!
As an aside, I was in an Edie Bauer for the first time a few days ago, planning for rainy seasons ahead. I love the way you put together this outfit and will remember to come back to when I start shopping. 🙂
Thanks for commenting Stephanie! I really like Eddie Bauer. It’s literally half my wardrobe. We had quite a large group of very nice folks from Seattle on our Ireland tour. (Perhaps it’s because Rick Steves is based out of Edmonds, Washington.) One couple very active in the UU Church of Seattle. They all absolutely love living out there!
I’ve been looking at UU churches here already and the few close by seem worth checking out. I’m very close to Edmonds though! I was in their lovely little downtown with a friend yesterday actually. ❤
The nice couple I met (retired doctors) are with University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave N.E., Seattle, which is in the process of finding a new minister after a much-loved, longtime minister retired. It sounds like they’re a very strong church with exceptional fundraising!
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Such a contrast between the thatched roof village of Adare and the Rock of Cashel. I like them both. I especially liked how the adjusted the roof for the little window…
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Oh you’re right! That is so cute how they cut out for the little window. 😊
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The mist and rain definitely adds to that mystique, evoking all kinds of stories and dreams. What a wonderful trip!
As an aside, I was in an Edie Bauer for the first time a few days ago, planning for rainy seasons ahead. I love the way you put together this outfit and will remember to come back to when I start shopping. 🙂
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Thanks for commenting Stephanie! I really like Eddie Bauer. It’s literally half my wardrobe. We had quite a large group of very nice folks from Seattle on our Ireland tour. (Perhaps it’s because Rick Steves is based out of Edmonds, Washington.) One couple very active in the UU Church of Seattle. They all absolutely love living out there!
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I’ve been looking at UU churches here already and the few close by seem worth checking out. I’m very close to Edmonds though! I was in their lovely little downtown with a friend yesterday actually. ❤
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The nice couple I met (retired doctors) are with University Unitarian Church, 6556 35th Ave N.E., Seattle, which is in the process of finding a new minister after a much-loved, longtime minister retired. It sounds like they’re a very strong church with exceptional fundraising!
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Thanks for the name of the church, Mary. I’ll add them to my list of potential visits. 🙂
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