In my opinion this was the absolute most amazing part of the trip - so much history, such a serene environment and breathtaking landscapes. The Wicklow Mountains are so beautiful - I could have spent another week here. They may seem familiar because they are the center of filmaking in Ireland. Some things that have been filmed here: Braveheart, The Tudors, Excalibur.... Also in Powerscourt in the gardens.
Glendalough (pronounced Glendalock) is a 6th century monastery, home to St. Kevin - the very 1st Kevin. He was given his name by monks - which means fair born or good looking. Glendalough is "the garden of two lakes" - the upper lake is a classic postcard image of Ireland.
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| On our way and more of Tom's great stories! |
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| Small town on the way to the mountains |
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| A recreation of what the monastery originally looked liked.... |
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| A monk's cell |
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| Katie ! |
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| The Round Tower |
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| Leah and Ashley! |
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| It was a 20 minute walk to the upper lake... |
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| Brittany tests out the water... |
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| Josh.... |
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| The Lower Lake.... |
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| On our way to Powerscourt! |
I will return.....
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