Winter Ramblings
Nothing quite like getting all wrapped up and out into the autumn air. Theres something about the light this time of year. This lake is less than ten minutes walk from our house. The lakes of County Leitrim are famous, there are hundreds of them. Some say theres more lake than land. Can you see the Crannog? Many lrish lakes have these. They are man-made islands, constructed over 1000 years ago where a tribe would seek refuge if under attack. They were reached by timber dug out canoes, or by a secret timber walkway built just under the waters surface. Seven of us all swam out to this one in the summer, but it was overgrown and we couldn't get on.
We can hear the swans honking from our doorstep and church bells waft across the water.
These head high plants are dead, but no less beautiful.
I always enjoy the view of Ireland through your blog. I always feel like I have taken a little trip to visit a new place and learn something new too. Crannog, what a great word.
Posted by: Angela | 06/12/2006 at 11:29 PM
Another beautiful post. I love the swans, how wonderful.
Posted by: Maddy | 06/12/2006 at 11:02 AM
That first photo is so lovely, and the other photos and your descriptions of the season are most welcome to us aussies in our drought-ridden unscenic summer.
Posted by: VictoriaE | 06/12/2006 at 10:04 AM
Such beautiful scenery someday I hope to live by a lake.
Happy Day
RaNae
Posted by: RaNae | 06/12/2006 at 12:24 AM
Hiya Becky,
Congratulations on the dizzy heights of your Irish blog.(6!) Your photos are lovely, and you come over so naturally - no weird modern slang, yet you sound young, enthusiastic and energetic. Who knows what it might lead to?? Did Dan tell you I'm thinking about maybe a website for my stories. I'm writing for the 'Pathfinders' now (my students) and they love the stories they've had so far. One of them was the Irish Fiddler story as on web.
Good on ya! Much love MIL !
Posted by: tessa hillman | 05/12/2006 at 07:44 PM
I'm in love with Ireland - winter or summer. It is one of the most beautiful places on earth. You are a lucky lassie to live there.
Posted by: Vallen Queen | 05/12/2006 at 04:08 PM
What a beautiful sky! Makes you think you might not be in Ireland's west in the middle of winter!!! Great photos too!(as usual)
Posted by: letty | 05/12/2006 at 02:05 PM
It looks really beautiful. You're very lucky to have such wonderful countryside on your doorstep.
Posted by: Nonnie | 05/12/2006 at 02:04 PM
You always take such beautiful photos - what an amazing place you live in - makes me want to grab my wellies and head for the airport!
Posted by: Julie | 05/12/2006 at 02:02 PM
How wonderful to have that beautiful lake so close by.
Posted by: Beth | 05/12/2006 at 10:46 AM
Beautiful, I trust you are feeling better.
Posted by: carolyn | 05/12/2006 at 10:06 AM