Friday, September 16, 2011

Glendaloch, County Wicklow

Today we had a field trip to Glendaloch, about an hour and a half south of Dublin. It is the site of a monastery from the time of St. Kevin. It was absolutely beautiful! 





After we had a tour of the area, we went on a two and a half hour HIKE through the Wicklow Mountains! As beautiful as they were, it was a little harsh (to say the least) since it was POURING RAIN for most of the hike. and boy oh boy was it a hike UP. There was a little waterfall within the first half hour that was cute, but then once we hit the top, the entire hike and exhaustion was COMPLETELY worth it once we saw the view. 



(Alyssa clearly NOT enjoying the pouring rain)


This was part of why it was so amazing; we saw a RAINBOWWWW!!!
it was amazing; like we were in it almost since we were so high!

the view was CLEARLY stunning! 






The day was lovely, wet, and tiring. But it was wonderful to get away from the city for the day and see the Real Ireland that I know and love. large open green space! 

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