On Sunday, G, our new friend Michael and I packed a picnic and drove an hour and a half west to Glendalough, where not only did we get to explore an indelible part of historic Ireland, but to also truly feel the scope of Irish weather.
We experienced everything from icy wind and rain to warm breeze and hot summer sunshine – all in a matter of five hours spent walking around one of the most beautiful green places I’ve been – on par with (and, of course, completely different from) Kyoto’s imperial gardens, I dare say! Bonus: tons of photos that look like they were taken at several different locations. This is the first installment, dedicated to the thriving nature that surrounds and is slowly engulfing the crumbling monuments, churches and cemetery at Glendalough.
Gašper made it to the top of this tree, which was much too high up to photograph. I considered joining him, but climbing with a massive camera proved challenging.
The Lower Lake is hypnotic. I let my eyes lose focus and drifted off, wishing I had more time to do so without being rude to my companions.
A rather suggestive mini-cave.
These pearlescent schist stones are everywhere in Glendalough, making it look like the hills are faintly glowing. I took several small ones home, including this one:
The waterfall at Twin Buttress.
Always,
I really love your hair all crayyzeh. =]
Oh wow, that is absolutely gorgeous! And as always, thank you for sharing with us, Zoe! I’ll have to enjoy all of that gorgeous greenery by proxy, where I am in Canada it’s starting to change to winter already pretty fast. Eep!
“I let my eyes lose focus and drifted off, wishing I had more time to do so without being rude to my companions.” I know that feeling all too well when I’m traveling with others. What a marvelous location, thanks for capturing a bit of it for us, even if it cost you a tree climb!
I miss Ireland so much right now…
These pics are so good I can almost smell them <3 Thanks for sharing!
Soooo beautiful. Many thanks.