On the blog at least. Ireland itself is another story. We also had the school.

The Great Telescope At Birr. The third Earl of Ross and his wife Mary Rosse. She was an accomplished blacksmith and created much of the ironwork that supported the telescope. We went for a visit to Birr Castle. And the camera came too. First up are some of the many bridges on the grounds.

And on December 6, 2052 it will sneak in to only 356,425 km, the closest in 21st century. I will be only 83 years old, probably waiting with camera to catch the moment. Maybe I asked you before, but did you ever had a feeling like the life behind you feels like a distant dream sometimes? September 12, 2015.