Well, I’ve had an incredible summer with loads of excellent harping and wonderful travels! I’m finishing up in Ireland which sort of brings them together! But only sort of because it’s a beautiful country with loads to see and do and I had great travel companions in my cousins who have been many times! Since technically I’m still on travel (I’m sending this from Ireland!), I just wanted to share some of my photos with you! I’d love to hear what you like best (or what I missed!). Here’s some of the fun stuff I’ve been seeing:
I’ve been studying Gàidhlig (Scottish Gaelic) and many things gave been easy to read. But someti.es the words are nothing alike!
First stop (sort of) Book of Kells – 😲. This was worth every accolade you have heard!
Apparently, I can also find harps everywhere:
And where do you find books? In a library! In this case, the library at Trinity College – where the Trinity Harp is housed. After the fire at Notre Dame (in Paris) many historic properties are reviewing their fire plans and restoring with an eye to preventing loss – so the books have been removed…but the harp is still there!
Apparently, I can also find harps everywhere (but then i forget to photograph them!). Here’s another, random find.
And on occasion, you open a door and see the unexpected –
In restaurants
And on this poster
On street corners
And in person! Totally randomly, we ran into Lynne Saoirse at Kylemore Abbey where she performed in the Gothic Chapel. It was wonderful to see her again and to hear her play!
We did a little family history research. We really enjoyed the EPIC museum which included some interesting (and interactive) exhibits.
It was epic, for sure
Unsurprisingly, the Titanic Experience was captivating.
But I really enjoyed the manhole covers in Belfast
We had a fantastic trip. If you want to know more (or see more photos) let me know in the comments!
(PS I’m still on the phone so please forgive typos, weird formatting, etc. It looked fine from here)
It looks like you are having a wonderful visit. (Your cousin has photos on FB). Ireland is one of my favorite places and I always discover something new every time I go there.
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What a fun trip! I enjoyed seeing your photos:)
Thanks! As usual, I didn’t take. Any photos – there are more on FB.
Enjoy your stay in this beautiful country. When we visited we loved Galway, the cliffs of Moher, Dublin, hearing music at Leap’s Castle, humming a tune at O’Carolan’s grave, driving across Connemara…..hmmmm- I’m thinking I can’t wait to go back!
There are so many things to see and experience! I’m kinda still reeling 😄
Belfast is cool! did you get to Giant’s Causeway? amazing geology.
Book of Kells IS fabulous and your shot of that winding stair is professional. nice
Thanks! And yes, I got my clamber on at the causeway.