Newgrange is a 5,000 year old archeological site that predates Stonehenge and the Great Pyramids in Egypt. Although not far from Dublin, we had to get up early in order catch the bus because it was going to make a number of stops that day. Rico would also be joining us on this day trip.
We started with an unscheduled stop to see a tree carving. It was quite interesting as you can see for yourself.
Next stop was at a small fishing village (Howth) nestled among €1 million homes. We walked along the pier taking some photos and picking up a few munchies.
On our way to (and from) Newgrange, we passed several castles and ruins.
The next stop was Newgrange. As noted above, it is a 5000 year old neolithic tomb. The door opening to it and the surrounding tombs are set in correlation to the annual solstice and equinox events. Very cool to say the least!! Here are some photos. (We were not allowed to take any photos inside the tomb.)
We then had one more stop at the Hill of Tara. This was where the Kings of Ireland were coronated for hundreds of years.
Once back in the city, the three of us went for a delicious vegetarian meal at Cornucopia. Yum!
It was another long but fun day. Tommow is our last full day in Ireland and then it is off to Scotland. Stay tuned.
The history dates So far back, 1477, amazing.
ReplyDeleteFirst the luggage problem, now the flu for Rico, that's too bad.
The Mohawk old coil pots, The Advice Shop(lol), The Elephant Shop, etc. Very interesting. What a great trip you're having.
4th of July weekend here, cheers!