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I hope you all had a lovely Christmas Day and enjoy the rest of the holiday. Cyclamen in our garden.
Back on the discovery trail in front of the Tree of Time (Legend of Korra) because I didn’t want to drive 13 miles north of this spot on a rough dirt road to Patriarch Grove. Next month I will post photos of the Bristlecone Pine trees in Patriarch Grove.
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That snowcapped mountain on the left is Mweelrea. It's the highest mountain in my region at 814M and the 26th highest peak in Ireland. I intend to climb up these when the current travel restrictions are lifted.
Dear Flickr friends and visitors,
"Have yourself a merry little Christmas, let your heart be light." ... let your loved ones know how much they mean to you, and give your friends some extra love. It’s a great time to draw close to the people in our lives and be thankful.
Take care of yourselves and each other and let's hope together for a better New Year.
Merry Christmas!
Happy Holidays!
of St. Nicholas
"In the days leading up to December 6, children throughout Europe put their shoes or a special St. Nicholas boot in front of the fireplace or the front door at night to find them filled with small presents the next morning."
Celebrating Saint Nicholas Day
Located on the Mall in Castlebar, County Mayo, Ireland Christchurch was built in 1739 and renovated between 1800 and 1828. It is one of the town’s most important historical monuments.
Christchurch is one of the oldest buildings in Castlebar, County Mayo, as its first stones were laid in 1739. From 1800 to 1828, the house of worship underwent renovations. Inside, visitors can explore the history of the town from 1590 to 1914 through numerous commemorative plaques.
The church is located on the tree-lined Mall, which today serves as the town park.
Info from www.discoverireland.ie/mayo/christ-church-castlebar
We had a lot of rain today. It stopped briefly around 1pm and the sun shone for a few minutes. I took this with an old vintage lens. It's unedited. There's not much colour left in the garden but these still look amazing!
Here's some more information from www.wildflowersofireland.net/plant_detail.php?id_flower=1...
This plant was named after Coquebert de Montbret (1780-1801) who was a French botanist who accompanied Napoleon when he invaded Egypt in 1798 and who died there at the age of 20. However, horticulturists also refer to this plant as 'Crocosmia' which comes from the Greek 'krokos' – saffron – and 'osme' – smell. I am told that they smell of saffron when placed in water but honestly I cannot confirm that this is so.