Today we voyaged to the south with a two hour bus ride. Our destination was the Wicklow Mountains and the town of Glendalough. The Christian importance of this area started about 1,400 years ago. A man named Kevin came here to get away from people and focus on God. Over time he became known as such a godly man that people began coming to see him. A monastic community formed. So today was hiking and learning about Christian discipleship from ancient Ireland.
Part of our hike was in silence. The scenery was spectacular: streams, little waterfalls, vistas, tall trees, peaceful forest, blue sky, lakes and even some deer & mountain goats. Everyone loved it. We toured the ruins of a Christian community from a 1000 years ago. We had a guide that led us, making the experience not only informative, but also prayerful. Below we in front of the 1000 year old arched gateway.
We were blessed by the weather. Many parts of Ireland had bad weather. But our weather forecast of wind and snow showers turned to a mostly cloudy forecast and ended up being mostly sunny. Wonderful day! After lunch at the hotel restaurant, many of us went back out hiking. We hiked 5 miles before lunch and some us added another 2 miles after lunch.
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