Wicklow Tour

Welcome to the beautiful Wicklow mountains. After taking a scenic tour up the mountain, our first destination was the Glendalough Monastic site. Monastic buildings located on this site dated back to the 10th century!

Fun fact about the Irish cross: In one of my picture you will see a grave yard with the remains of a church behind it. Look for an example of a cross. Before St. Patrick came to Ireland, the region's religions was paganism. When St. Patrick came to Ireland, it is said that as to not upset the Pagan culture, he meshed the christian cross with a cirlce (which represents the sun(and other earth materials) that the Pagan's worshiped). This is one theory that I was told today. Many Christians believe that the cirlce encompassing the cross symbolizes everlasting life. I do not know what your beliefs are, but I thought I would share both of these interesting theories.

After touring the monastic site, we took and hour hike up the mountain to view the waterfall (which I took a picture of). By the top of the mountain I was sweating and out of breath. Guess I should start to get in shape, huh?

We ended our day in the Powerscourt House and Gardens (This is the first picture that is shown). The Powerscourt Gardens is a collection of flowers and shrubbery, sculpted in artistic ways. To be truthful, I was slightly disappointed because most of the flowers were dead. The green grass was quit pretty, but all together I was unimpressed with this site. I did, however, have a wonderful scone from the gift shop.

Just another note:

Thanks to anyone that is reading my blog. Are you tired of my scenic pictures yet? It is so hard for me to even describe everything I am seeing. All I can say is that Ireland needs to go on every one's bucket list!

To all my students: Thanks you for listening to what I have to say. If you go away to college, you should take every opportunity available to you to tour other countries. Study abroad! I am learning valuable life lessons everyday. I miss you all! (P.S. Twilight opens on Friday,..I know a few of you have started your countdown! I will see it and then we can compare notes)