For our Ty retreat we went down to Glendalough for the day. We walked the whole way around the two lakes, taking in quite a lot of information about St Kevin, along the way. We had a lovely guide with us who was very very friendly and patient.
We were allowed to talk to each other for some parts of the walk but for other parts we had to stay silent so we could think about our lives and reflect on anything that we wanted to. There was one part of the walk that was tough enough. We had to walk up hill.. for a good while! We were walking up to the start of the big waterfall. It was worth the trek up though because the natural-ness of everything was magnificent.
When we made our way back downhill and everyone was together, we sat for lunch in a picnic area. There, we talked about different things with our friends while enjoying our lunch after the long walk around.
After our lunches, we took off again to finish the circle of the two lakes. We were really lucky with the weather. At some stages it was even too warm and we had to take our jumpers off! The scenery around Glendalough is absolutely fabulous. I would recommend for anyone to travel to Glendalough because it's just beautiful.
When we had completed the full circle of the two lakes, had taken in everything we were told about St Kevin and had stopped to look at the remains of the monastery, it was time to head home again because we had to be back for the end of the school day.
As tiring and all as the day had been, walking in the warm, heavy air, it was an extremely enjoyable, calming and refreshing experience that I personally got lots of benefit out of.
Thank you to our religion teacher Ms K B and the school chaplain Mr K for accompanying us on our Ty retreat.
Niamh! :D
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