"One of the greatest things in human life is the ability to make plans. Even if they never come true - the joy of anticipation is irrevocably yours. That way one can live many more than just one life."
Maria Trapp-The Story of the Trapp Family Singers - Ch. 12 p. 4
“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
For our final day and night in Ireland, we did a scenic drive of the Connemara coastline, providentially finding a very old Church of Ireland parish church at just the right time for Sunday services, and then went to one final iconic Ireland sight - the Cliffs of Moher. Afterwards, we found a little hotel to stay in at a lovely little town near the airport and had one more Guinness for the road. As a final treat, the Lord gave us the opportunity to stumble upon a pub that had just the kind of traditional Irish music I was hoping to find in Ireland and hadn't yet. It was a fitting end to a providentially blessed trip from start to finish!
Note that in this tiny town the Church of Ireland and Catholic churches faced one another on opposing hilltops - a fitting image of religion in Ireland!
Ubiquitous ruins in a sheep pasture along the way - the authentic Ireland sight - ancient treasures as everyday occurrence
Such a perfect last day! The clear sky reflecting in the wasves
Doug grabs some peat from the side of the road for me to bring home
- what a guy!
Quick stop at The Quite Man bridge (or what claims to be)
It's a LONG way down from here!
Our final mileage counts - converts to over a thousand miles driven in two weeks!
We love Ireland too! While we will probably never have a "next trip" we are so blessed and thankful for the experience we were given. If we win the lotto one day, we'll be buying a vacation home in Ireland :)
Great country, great people, great music. I love Ireland and I'm looking forward to my next trip!
ReplyDeleteWe love Ireland too! While we will probably never have a "next trip" we are so blessed and thankful for the experience we were given. If we win the lotto one day, we'll be buying a vacation home in Ireland :)
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