Lovely pictures, brought back memories. We were in Glendalough some five years ago, in pouring rain.
Thanks for reading my Rundale report. We also wondered why we saw so many gaelic type jewelery and ornaments. But did not get an ansewer, not even from the friendly lady attendents.
Marianne
Posted: 2006-08-20 06:06 PM
Hi Hugh
As I said, most of the troubles would have occurred wherever we had been at that time. An acute petrol shortage at the time did nothing to help!
I remember munting my daughter's bike and riding from our campsite to the nearest garage. It was empty but a delivery came while I was enjoying a pint of Guiness before riding back. We drove down and filled up. I rode so fast that I actually overtook a donkey - perhaps a couple more tries and it would have been the Tour de France!
When we were finally returning to Dublin for the ferry, the petrol situation was dire. A garage put up a chain to bar further customers as we were approaching. took it down and we joined the queue - I don't know whether anybody noticed but they let me buy enough petrol for us to visit newgrange before heading for the ferry.
I have a bit of a hankering to see Donegal but my wish list is growing as the years i can expect to be travelling is declining. Who knows?
Posted: 2006-08-20 12:26 PM
Hi Hugh
You are doing for Ireland what Farnaz and Leili have been doing for Iran. Thanks.
I'm afraid my only experience of Ireland was very unfortunate - not Ireland's fault at all but it has soured our image somewhat. Your recent photography reminds me of the good parts!
I hope we are going to be treated to a Wicklow album.
The Temple of Heaven's building were quite impressive, as so the history of the area, but the real pleasure was the people. They emited serenity and peace. The different musics of the dances, the laughter, the age old songs and the original musical instrument used, were so wonderful.
Everyone, young and old were happy. That is one habit the 'New' world should definitely develop.
Posted: 2006-06-26 05:47 PM
20 shots is not too much. Is it impossible to take a photo with a digital camera when they fly?
Now that I have seen these I would love to see them in their natural surroundings, and will have to think about spending a few days in Ireland. Only don't know when.
Marianne
Posted: 2006-06-05 04:34 PM
Hi
I did not know that he was from Carlow, you learn every day! William Marshal, the one next to Gilbert is more wellknown, byt I took Gilbert, as he deserves id fifteen minutes of fame as well!
Thanks for the Info,
Nice photos of Irish Flowers by the way.
Isabelle
