The metal sheet above the large rock is, obviously, a later addition. A lot of the dome had slid down; when it was reconstructed, these base stones and their carvings were uncovered.
Bru na Boinne May 3rd 2023 Remember, you'll probably have to scroll down to see more photos.
Bru na Boinne is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that preserves one of the most archaeologically significant prehistoric landscapes in the world. In addition to megalithic art, Bru na Boinne includes a number of Neolithic burial chambers. There was a Visitor Center then a good bit of a walk then a shuttle bus to one of the tomb ... read more
Europe » Ireland » County Meath » Newgrange Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more
This started for us to blog about India in 2008 and has been used several times since. Sue went to China in 2011 and helped the girls move around the Southeast in 2012. We'll keep using it to capture pictures and travels!
Then: Ireland and the Isle of Man, summer 2017, bicycling in NYC with Road Scholars in Sept 2018, the Panama Canal, again with Road Scholars, March 2019!
Then: Since we survived Covid-19 and Mike’s lymphoma, and Sue retired, we returned to Ireland and the Isle of Man in April/May 2023!
For our 50th New Year's Eve together, we went to another Road Scholars program, New ... full info