Friday, March 21, 2008

Glendalough

Crossing the bridge to go to the ruins at Glendalough.
(Glendalough means glen of the two lakes.)


From: "Glendalough, Vale of." Online Photograph. Encyclopædia Britannica
21 March2008 http://www.britannica.com/eb/art-107447


Glendalough's Round Tower and Graveyard from http://www.intangibility.com/Photography/Travel/Ireland99/Day3/IrelandDay3.html



Historical note from Dad:

Glendalough (Irish: Gleann Dá Loch, meaning Glen of Two Lakes) is a ruined village containing a former monastery located in County Wicklow, Ireland. It was founded in the 6th century by Saint Kevin, a hermit priest, and destroyed in 1398 by English troops.

The monastery and its round tower are today one of the most popular tourist attractions in the county.

Quoted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glendalough

Carlene said...Your wonderful photos make it easy to pretend I am traveling through Ireland with you! You look happy and inspired! I hope a laundromat has popped up along the way. Love, Carlene March 24, 2008 10:57 AM

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Your wonderful photos make it easy to pretend I am traveling through Ireland with you! You look happy and inspired! I hope a laundromat has popped up along the way. Love, Carlene