Glendalough

We have three days in Glendalough.   This place is magical.   It's a small town nestled in the mountains with rich history and charm.   Our first day begins at the Visitor's Center, followed by a guided walk to St. Kevin's Monastic City with  St. Kevin's Church, Kevin's Well, the Round Tower and St. Mary's Church (The Women's Church).  On Thursday, the women pilgrims hosted a Eucharist at St. Mary's Church for the entire group - such a special, touching service.

 

Our journey on Wednesday took us on a Pilgrimage walk to St. Kevin's Desert.  We visited St. Kevin's Cell (the place where St. Kevin lived as a hermit) and Poulanass Waterfall.  The Upper Lake was breathtaking.

  

 

We had a lot of free time to explore.   We walked to Laragh via the Green Road to have lunch and stopped at some shops there.    We made three wishes at the cross in the Monastic City.    As we prepare to leave Glendalough, we realize that our time in Ireland is coming to an end.

 

Following dinner on Thursday, we were treated to a private concert of traditional Irish music with Claire Roche who is one of Ireland's premier harpists and singer/songwriters.  And she used to live in Mandarin!