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Clare Island Lighthouse, Ireland
On Clare Island in the Clew Bay, County Mayo, Ireland, just off the coast, sits a truly unique and magical place to stay, the Clare Island Lighthouse. Built in 1806, on the edge of the cliffs at the northern most tip of the island, the lighthouse served faithfully until it [...]
Landscapes of Ireland
Most of our time in Ireland we were on the west coast, or the Wild Atlantic Way as they call it. This was my first trip and Mary’s third so we visited some of her favorite locations, including Clare Island which you’ll see more of in my next post. Upon [...]
Three Houses of Worship in Scotland
While in Scotland last April, we visited three of its historical holy sites. Saint Giles Cathedral, Iona Abbey, and Rosslyn Chapel. Saint Giles is one of the most magnificent churches I've ever visited. As I watched on the tele, the vigil of Queen Elizabeth's casket at Saint Giles, I found [...]
Bloedel Reserve on Bainbridge Island, WA
Last week I had the pleasure of visiting several friends on Bainbridge Island, WA, where I meandered one afternoon at the Bloedel Reserve, ranked one of the top 10 botanic gardens in the country. One of the beauties of Bloedel is that its 150 acres has both natural forests and [...]
The Magical Land and Waters of Faeries
The Fairy Glen and the River Sligachan on the Isle of Skye, Scotland are truly magical locations. While the topography of the Fairy Glen is what makes it appear unique, it's the energy of the land that reveals the magic, for those open to feeling it. A short distance down [...]
Landscapes of Scotland
This is the first in a series of posts from a Spring trip to Scotland and Ireland. Our time in Scotland was primarily spent touring the Highlands and the Isle of Skye, with a few days in Edinburgh. I invite you to pause, lean into the written word, read it [...]
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