Glendalough, Ireland

Cindy, Jason and I took a trip down to the green and beautiful County Wicklow where many movies have been shot, such as Braveheart , P.S I Love You, the new Mary Queen of Scots, etc.

In the middle of the Wicklow Mountaines, lies ruins of a 6th century monastery in called Glendalough. The Round Tower is the most dominate structure of the ruins and was used as a bell tower and refuge during an attack. There is also St. Kevin's Church which was build entirely out of stone and today's archeologists and engineers cannot explain how the triangular roof is able to support itself.

Overall, we had a wonderful time looking at the rich history and country beauty of some of Ireland's top tourist spots.

A view of the tower

Just a neat shot of some nearby trees

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