Model of what it looked like at completion. It took decades to build and you could see the scars from the construction along the walls on the inside. 
Views from the top level. Perfect timing for a stunning sunset.  We were the last to leave the grounds. They actually had to herd us out, mostly because they were closing earlier than they had advertised but also because we still wanted to explore. Oh well.

The Hill of Tara. Ancient monuments which may have been the traditional seat of the High King of Ireland. A tri-annual festival held here and everything. 
Apparently they used to keep people in here?

The Stone of Destiny. It's incredibly intriguing when you know that this stone would scream challenges for the would-be king to complete in order to be crowned the rightful king. I would have loved to see that. Of course we touched it but I blame the lack of screeching on our not-so-Irish blood. 

There are mounds in ring formations all around that have been excavated extensively. Archeologist have found artifacts dating to the 1st-3rd centuries. 

This is what driving around Ireland looked like probably 85% of the time. Best road trip ever. 

We found the oldest High Crosses in Ireland. Monasterboice cemetery. 

I had to take Jo to my favourite market before we parted ways. Portobello market seems to change every time I go.
Also took her to the classic sights like Tower of London, full of the handmade ceramic poppies that represent the British lives lost in the Great War. 

And to Covent Garden and the handmade goods market. I found the most darling stone cutting board. Jo got an antique spoon bangle to finish off her collection of bangles from the trip.
Jo was dying to see M&M world after she discovered that we were 5 minutes away. She took it back the second we walked in because it was so packed full of people, she nearly had a panic attack.