Glendalough, Ireland

So July 13th held very little of importance in my trip other than picking up my amazing celtic ring that I had ordered about 2 or so weeks before. I LOVE my ring!!!!! Then we had a lovely group dinner with some Dayton alum that are living in Dublin right now and some of the brothers from St Lawrence College which is one of Dayton's sister high schools in Ireland. The brothers were very nice and told us many stories about living in Ireland and changes they had seen take place in the time they have been living there. The brother I was talking to even told me what it would take to actually teach in Ireland which is a lot of work for a non-irish citizen. But it was interesting to hear nonetheless. I had a lot of fun talking to everyone that I could but I wish we could have talked to more of the brothers and alum than we had time for.

The next day on July 14, we took an all day trip to Glendalough. Glendalough was created by St. Kevin when he came to this area to live as a hermit in a cave on the mountain. After a while more and more people came wanting to live like St. Kevin so he was forced to move out of his cave and in to the main area between the two lakes. This is how the monastery of Glendalough was created. I know I have said that many things have been beautiful on my trip but nothing more than Glendalough with the trees, lakes, and the high crosses. I was absolutely astounded. We didn't have that much time to explore since it was a specific bus tour, and I could have spent an entire day out in the woods and exploring the lakes. Oh well, next time I go to Ireland I know where I will spend at least part of my time! :)