Today we began our journey back to Dublin. We visited the site of the Battle of the Boyne fought on July 1, 1690. William of Orange was successful in defeating the Catholic King James (???), maintaining British rule in Northern Ireland. It was interesting to view the war strategy via a simulated light show.
We then visited Newgrange in Meath, passage tombs built between 3300 and 2900 BC. These structures are older than the Giza pyramids and Stonehenge. The "technology" used to build these structures was incredible. It is amazing to think of the work of humans that many years ago. We all had the opportunity to go into the structure and experience a simulation of the light shining in only during the winter solstice. Amazing!
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