Early March is often a time of travel for us, winter still present, spring not here yet. Linda had some time in the Netherlands helping daughter Truuske move into a new house, and enjoying the wide Dutch skyscapes and green, if soggy ground. Then we had 4 days in Ireland together, spending most of the time in the Wicklow Mountains, southwest of Dublin. We were based in Glendalough, in the midst of the monastery ruins and stonework from the past 1400 years, and surrounded by rounded, heather-clad ridges criss-crossed with walking/hiking trails. We had a wonderful time. Now Edwin is spending March in the Netherlands, and Linda is wondering how soon she will have to start in the gardens, since the snow is disappearing so fast.
While we wonder, here are some pictures from the most recent travels.
While we wonder, here are some pictures from the most recent travels.
Sky, water, rainbows, March colors in the Netherlands:
A quick visit to Dublin: St Stephen's Green, Christ Church Cathedral, Peace Park, classic Dublin style buildings, the National Library, live music, and night lights:
Then four days in Glendalough - the valley with 2 lakes, and many hiking trails:
And much stone work as reminders of the 1400 years of church history here:
We enjoyed friendly people, many pots of tea, narrow roads lined with stone walls and moss and ferns, a well-situated youth hostel, a rainy afternoon at the coast, and the chance to travel together. We are grateful.
