Saturday, July 13, 2013

Day 13 Clonmacnoise - Monastic Site

Today we went over in the Bus to Clonmacnoise. It was interesting but honestly I feel like my brain is saturated with information. I really need more time to absorb everything but what can you do?
So this place I went today was a Early Christian Monastic Settlement
Pope John Paul came here when he was on his pilgrimage through Ireland...
I learned about St Cairan who was known for his ability to perform miracles and healings
Saw this guy on my morning trek to NUI

High - Scripture Cross



About the Shaft

Shaft

Selfy 1

Selfy 2... tired and forgot sunglasses










High Cross and Bell Tower

Detail of under High Cross.. Hand



We left Clonmoncnoise and stopped in Ballinasloe for lunch at Shearwater Hotel... I thought it wa over rated but we were all very hungry. The conversation at the table was very enjoyable... 
On the bus home about half the group got off to catch another bus to Dublin as they are going to see Mumford and Sons... I give them credit... I dont have the energy for that.. I am really spent! So I got to stretch out and snooze on the way home.

Just took a shower. Went into the square for a bit


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