EIS – On to Dublin (Day 17)

EIS – On to Dublin (Day 17)

(9/2/2010) Well the weather continues to be good for us during our tour. Today is no exception. We start out today with Dublin as our final destination, both in terms of today’s drive and our last stop in Ireland. Looking out the window there was a nice sunrise, with the sun shining through the sea fog.

During our drive to Dublin, we pass a 3-mast ship that is termed a “Famine Ship”. The term comes from ships like these were used during the Irish famine in the mid 1800’s. These ships would have 200 or so Irish Immigrants traveling to other countries like the USA and Canada.

Our next comfort stop is at Avoca Handweavers. They advertise that they are Ireland’s oldest Mill dating from 1723.

When we visited the weaving mill, they were in the process of rolling thread for a product. There were a number of colors in bands coming from a number of spools and then coming together and rolled on a drum. The rolled thread is later used to create a weave.

Next, we stop at Glendalough. This site represents an old church and tower in a cemetery. The tower is a good example and is fairly intact. The main door is about 15-20 feet above ground. When attacked, the occupants would pull up the rope ladder, close, and seal the door.

The remains of the church in Glendalough have most of the walls intact.

The entrance to the site still is mostly intact, with dual arches and stone walls.

There are quite a few headstones ranging from recent years back to stones that are so warn the writing no longer visible. One of the stones I looked at was for a man who died on Feb. 5 1759.

After leaving Glendalough, we made our way to Dublin. In Dublin, we started our city tour instead of waiting until tomorrow.

Dublin is noted for its colorful Georgian doors which range in almost any color you can think of.

There are many buildings with significant architectural design, many built in the early 1700’s.  St. Patrick for example was built around 1220.  You can just make out the flying butresses. 

Tomorrow, the Guinness brewery.



Until later, Bob and Carmen – EIS.