Wednesday, January 7, 2009

My first nun


I met my first nun today! As Cat and I were wondering about town, she asked if we needed directions. She was wearing a normal scarf, hat and coat, but then she said she was a sister of Bon Secours (a convent in town). She gave us a bunch of history lessons about Cork and we talked for a good 15 minutes. She encouraged us to hike up St. Patricks hill (which is at the very end of the street that we live parallel to) because it had the best view of the city. Although it's so steep that the Tour de France cyclists couldn't get up it... When it isn't 20 degrees we shall attempt it! She pointed us to the Saint Fin Barre's Cathedral, which is a famous landmark in Cork (pictured). Townspeople living in the hills petitioned against builders who almost blocked the view of the cathedral, so there are some interesting shaped condos on the blocks surrounding it.

4 comments:

  1. yayyy first picture :) beautiful!

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  2. awesome! good for you girls getting out and exploring in the 20 degree temp! beautiful picture!

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  3. Em-love all your exciting news! G'daddy and I are thrilled for you---pics are great.

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  4. Have sent you your very own nun story via e-mail. I'm sure that's not the first time one of your blogs will jog my memory about the many stories I grew up hearing.
    You make me feel as though I were there -- and I wish I were!

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