Today was our transfer day from Killarney to Dublin, and what a difference in scenery. We went from rolling quilt patterned hills and mountains to a lot of farm land. Still beautiful though.
Once in Dublin we toured Trinity College, which houses the Book of Kells. The Book of Kells contains lavishly decorated copy, in Latin, of the four gospels and was most likely produced early in the 9th century by the monks of Iona (county Meath), off the west coast of Scotland. The Book of Kells was sent to Dublin around 1653 for reasons of security. It came to Trinity College through the agency of Henry Jones, after he became bishop of Meath in 1661.
The rest of our afternoon was spent touring Dublin, including the residence of the US ambassador. Many wonderful Cathedrals, museums, and shops await all alums tomorrow.
 |
| Residence of the President of Ireland |
 |
| Jeanne, Greg, Judy, and Sister Mary O. |
No comments:
Post a Comment