We went out and about today and after dithering and doddering decided to climb the Kildare Round Tower.
The Round Tower originates from the 6th century and is made of sandstone and granite.
It is the highest tower in Ireland that can be climbed.
"Oh dear" I thought "it looks very high"
and it is all climbed by ladders that are inside!
Would I be able for it.........
But wow -
it was worth the climb just to get that view!
it was worth the climb just to get that view!
Isn't it just beautiful?
Linking up with and then she snapped Scenic Sunday Skywatch Friday This or that Thursday
26 comments:
Getting vertigo just looking at it! That's why I've not been up yet (scaredy cat, I know). Pretty though :)
Did I sent you Eva's blog from Ireland too? Are you near Dunlin? sandie
These shots are breath taking. Makes me think of what our views well be from HEAVEN. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS POST.
rainbow (Momma Lyn)
What a wonderful view and I'll bet you were feeling really pleased with yourself. I doubt I would have been brave enough to try. Amazing feat of skill that it still remains safe to climb after such a long time! 15 centuries! The mind boggles. The oldest building in SA dates back less than 400 years to 1666.
That is one tall tower but what a view. Wonderful!!!!
Were you puffing when you got to the top - I would have been :)
Wow, what a magnificent view from that tower :) These round towers has always fascinated me. Have a lovely weekend!
Wow! What a wonderful tower and fantastic view!
Wow, that is a beautiful view! I don't think I would have been able to make it to the top. I'm a chicken when it comes to heights.
Have a great weekend,
Barb
The 6th century? That is amazing! It's very cool and what a great view and bit of history.
Way to go! I'd be curious, how many ladders? How many stairs? But the view is astounding and definitely worth it when the top is reached! And I'm sure going down was equally as fun?
betty
Wow, that is so romantic. I would love to be able to climb that. Thanks for sharing the gorgeous green view. I will live vicariously through your photography, Fiona! andrea @ townandprairie
Beautiful, but I would never! I feel off balance just looking at that last photo - LOL
Wow! I'm impressed you climbed up all that way on ladders. It was definitely worth it for the view from up above. Really great photos! So glad you linked up with this or that thursday.
What a cool view, wonderful photos. Have a great weekend and Happy Scenic Sunday!
Just dropped over from my friend Orchid's blog. Lovely view and a nice bit of history. I have roots in Ireland and have always wanted to go there for a visit. Such an awesome country!
What a view indeed!
Oh no - I would have had to send Malcolm up with the camera - I can just about cope with sriral staircases, but not ladders!! Fabulous views.!!
Nice photos.
Regards and best wishes
Wow! What a cool view!
-Misty @ Through A Photographer's Eyes
That's a longgggggggggg way up! Great view.
I can't imagine something built in the 6th century is stil standing. What a lot of history it's witnessed. There's nothing manmade over here that's anywhere near that old.
wooo thats looks pretty high! What an beautiful unusual and amazing tower. x and ps you are very brave!!
Now that is what I call a view..wow..I don't think I could have made it..I get a little nervous with heights..Good job and beautiful pictures..
I never thought I was afraid of heights, but now I kind of think I might be! Thanks for showing off your shot this week!
We have been in Kildare but not in the Round Tower. Does it feel claustrophobic inside? Amazing how this was built how many years ago? Have you been to Newgrange North of Dublin?
Oh Fiona,
I am so happy to have found your blog!!! You are a perfect match for all I can't do...I can't grow flowers, so I will look at yours...I am afraid of heights so I will let you climb ladders and get the great pictures...oh and thought of something else..I am in the US and couldn't get to the towers if I were not afraid og heights!! LOL
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