The floor was covered in a very busy and varied pattern of clay tiles -- far different from all of the granite and marble in Italy. We took communion and I will always remember Jay's comment about the 'guy with the pole' making him laugh. That would be the priest/vicar carrying the cross.
Later we explored the National Gallery and saw The Taking of the Christ by Caravaggio. Haunting. Discovered an Irish artist by the name of Osborne. Jay passed on the museum and I was glad, that way I could enjoy it without explaining stuff or defending it to him! ;-)
Robert had discovered a crepe place in Temple Bar, so we finished the day eating and listening to a really good street band. I thought of my Comp 2 students Emily and Jennifer -- they would have been ecstatic to be part of that whole environment! They even had CDs, so we bought one.
And now I am sandwiched in a cubby hole among the luggage in our 9/5 passenger van on the road to Kilkenny. Jay and Jim are up front navigating and it is great fun listening to their constant banter. Both of them love maps and knowing where they are going, but they sure are in a hurry to get there for reasons I don't think exist. I just sit back here and look at all the countryside and houses and road signs and circle drive arounds. And sheep and horses. I am getting really ready for castles and the ocean...
Ttfn ~slc
4 comments:
Glad you all having a great time in Ireland. With your vivid descriptions I am enjoying my trip to Ireland.
How brave of you to sit towards the back of the van with Jim & Jay navigating the roads. I would be so car sick!
Penny
So get with the program..They are called "round-abouts" emphasis on the bouts part. We are delighted you are in our Mother country, so to speak, and enjoying it. Look for a delicious devils food type cookie (can't remember the name or brand", but they are to die for. Tell Jim and Jay to stay on the correct side of the road..It's really interesting when you play American and they have to stop and stare you onto the other side ...Love, Juanita and Travis...
Love the comment about not wanting to explain stuff to Jay and the men being in a hurry to get places for reasons that don't exist while you enjoy the beauty of the drive! ~ marty m.
back from cozumel just in time to catch up on your trip :)
mel and marian wanted to stay and couldn't be more tan. lori and i had a blast but were fine to return.
sound like you're doing fabulously. so glad it's going well thus far AND that jay is loving it. that's so great! soak it in. can't wait to see pics. tell peggy and donna hi. --michelle
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