Seeking Sanctuary and a Rendezvous with an Old Love
This large stone is engraved with a cross. The stone marks the inside of the monastic site. It is through the second arch of the entrance. If you made it to this point you were in a sacred and protective space - sanctuary. (1) I am in need of music that would flow Over my fretful, feeling finger-tips, Over my bitter-tainted, trembling lips, With melody, deep, clear, and liquid-slow. Oh, for the healing swaying, old and low.... ~ Elizabeth Bishop, from Sonnet Young buskers in Kilkenny The flora - wild and domesticated - was worth the trip. I spent part of four days at the National Botanical Gardens and loved every minute. I need to find a source for these stunning poppies. As far as adventures in Ireland, this was a simple one - to plan and to execute. I would fly to Dublin and spend four days "getting my legs under me." Then I would take a day tour that would take me to Glendalough, the Wicklow Mountains, and Kilkenny. I'd get off the bus in Kilkenny and check in for the