Clouds and Sun

Elaine was fortunate today to travel with Joe to Kilkenny and the Wicklow Mountains. The weather today had a true mind of its own. The day was sprinkled with raindrops and bathed in the sun. Always, though, the clouds were showcasing their summer wardrobe and changing their look many times throughout the day.

The town of Kilkenny is a terrific place, and the time spent there was too short. Elaine and Joe emerged from the rain and explored the Medieval Mile Museum. This place was really idyllic, and the tour was very informative and interesting. Later, the two could see that the town offers many choices, even on a rainy day! It indeed begged for more time than Elaine and Joe had this day. The history of Kilkenny is linked to more than most people know, and it is fascinating.

The Glendalough National Wildlife Area is a treasure to behold in rain or sun. The monastic history of the place is just awe-inspiring, and the park has no words to describe how beautiful it is..

Anyone who has time to visit these lands must do so!

Elaine was hoping that Helen also had a great day and waited to hear all about it!

Helen sent the text with the word this morning.

• Above you can see Maddie's tree. Planted with love 💕 in Kevin & Hels' backyard.

***Helen says she enjoyed a ''lemon chicken' dish with the family and spent time with Hels' mom. It rained all day in North Wales.

This was a good day for Helen, despite the wet weather!

Helen says this about the dish, 'Made dinner for us all . Our family favorite of Lemon Chicken . A recipe I first made for them here over 20 years ago . The boys and Maddie have been raised on it ."

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