Newgrange

On the same day we were evicted, Chara and I were already going on a tour to the Hill of Tara and Newgrange.

Hill of Tara really isn't much. Basically a hill giving a great view. The hill is covered with sheep that chill next to you and also happens to be the ancient ruling area of the Celts. But now it isn't much.

Newgrange however is way cool. It is a UNESCO World Heritage sight and predates the Pyramids and Stone Henge. It dates back to the Neolithic period. Newgrange is still a mystery but because it has been so well conserved, it is believed to have been an ancient buriel sight as well as a base for early astronomy. The huge rock and grass mound-stucture works directly with the eclipse of the summer and winter soltice letting the sun penetrate for a few minutes a year into the human made cave. The large earth dome is also covered with ancient art inside and out in the form of engravings.

When I was inside of it, it felt very magical and unreal. Being made in the BC era, one can only imagine what has happened in Newgrange thorugh all these thousands of years. I really want to get to the bottem of this enigma but nobody has all the answers.