Glendalough

Yesterday we met up with my Irish cousin Tony and his wife Kathy at Glendalough. It is an old monastic site founded in the 6th century by St. Kevin. The valley sttetchez for about 3kms between 2 lakes. The ruins include several churches and a round tower. It is a beautiful area and very popular. We walked around the lakes catching up on news and family history. Katie and I then braved the cold water and had a quick dip. Very stony ground to walk on. We had lunch at a very cute cafe frequented by bikers, cyclists and walkers. Barry (the cousin we are staying with) drove us home on the military road (built by the British Army after the Rebellion in 1798) through a pass called the Sally Gap. Despite the grey day the views of the mountains and bog lands were incredible. We ended the evening with delicious local fish and chips. Today Mike heads to the UK with Katie to spend a few days with her and then Chris and Denise in the Cotswolds. I head to Seville to spend the weekend with Carla (our daughter in law) and then meet up with my two friends to explore the trails in the Seville area.Read more