AE Travel Lens | Ireland 2012, Part One

Hello from Dublin, Ireland!

I'm traveling this week with Scrapmap and a wonderful group of like-minded memory keepers and photographers. We've spent the last couple days in Dublin and are getting ready to move on to other parts of this glorious country tomorrow.

Here's a few photos from our adventure:

We spent today in Dublin, visiting the Guinness Storehouse and Trinity College (to see the Book Of Kells) among other adventures.

As you can imagine with our group there's a lot of this:

Taking photos of stuff like this:

One of my favorite things so far was visiting The Mill at Avoca Village, Wicklow. Seriously, just take a look at these colors. We got to visit the working handweaving mill where they make their beautiful blankets, scarves, hats, etc, The colors are just so awesome. Loved learning about the process and seeing the looms in action.

They have an online shop if you want to check them out. Definitely bringing a few blankets home with me.

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  1. Amanda Haynes says…
    10/09/2012

    I will go to Ireland one day. Until then I will cont. to look at photos and cry.. Am glad you enjoyed your trip. Loved your photos too thank you for sharing them with those who couldnt go.

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  2. Marie-Pierre says…
    10/09/2012

    Those blankets are gorgeous!!

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  3. kelly libby says…
    10/09/2012

    Great photos! Keep sharing!! Have a wonderful trip, Ali!

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  4. Angie says…
    10/09/2012

    Ali, Please Please.. Can you post what everyone's camera bag looks like. I recently bought a DSLR (newbie) and am looking for a camera bag that will be good to travel with... Thank you ..

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  5. Jen Demmon says…
    10/09/2012

    what great pictures! I hope you picked up one or two of those scarfs they are scrumptious. Enjoy your trip!

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  6. Patti L says…
    10/09/2012

    awesome! love the perspective. colors are yum!

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  7. A. E. Ford says…
    10/09/2012

    You can never have too much of the British Isles or new textiles. Better-than-good stuff. Relax and enjoy~~ (the Guinness didn't look too bad either!). @*

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  8. Judi says…
    10/09/2012

    Love those colors - I hope you bought some for yourself

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  9. Jane says…
    10/09/2012

    Ali,
    So glad you are enjoying being this side of the Atlantic.
    Ahh yes, Avoca is a gift for the senses!

    Jane (Dublin).

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  10. Beth M says…
    10/09/2012

    On my one and only trip to Ireland I anxiously awaited the chance to see the Book of Kells.... Only to find it was out for restoration the week we were there.........One day I will go back. Enjoy your time there and the lovely people of Ireland.

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  11. Julia says…
    10/09/2012

    Oh, my heart jumps seeing your lovely pictures from the emerald isle. Thanks for sharing them with us. Slainte and go dté tú slán! ~ julia

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  12. Missus Wookie says…
    10/09/2012

    Gorgeous colours and blankets. Glad you are all having a good time.

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  13. Suz says…
    10/09/2012

    Particularly love the pics from the mill! The colors? Stunning. Love the composition of the pics too! ;)
    TFS. Enjoy!
    Take care you,
    Suz

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  14. Tracy Smith says…
    10/09/2012

    Ahhhh, I was just at Avoca and Glendalough in June! St. Kevin's was my favorite site in all of Ireland, followed closely by the Dingle Peninsula. If that is part of your trip, be prepared for major photo opps!

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  15. Melissa says…
    10/09/2012

    My all-time favorite actor is CURRENTLY filming a movie in Dublin... I would SOOOO be stalking. ;) LOL Seriously; have a great time and post a zillion photos & updates, please!! :D

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  16. Emmy says…
    10/09/2012

    Make sure and eat at the Avoca Pub! Heaven! Loving the photos!

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  17. Rosa says…
    10/10/2012

    Wow. Loving the little peek into Ireland through your lens. What a wonderful trip! Can't wait to see more.

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  18. Jakki says…
    10/10/2012

    I love the group shot! In my area...seeing pictures just taking pictures is NOT a common thing so when I have my camera out, taking a picture of the street...I stand out. I wouldnt stand out in this group! Love it...

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  19. Emily M says…
    10/10/2012

    That Guinness looks soooooooooooo good. Toast James Joyce for me.

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  20. Sue says…
    10/10/2012

    It looks like a great trip and can't wait to see more as you move along on your travels.

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  21. Melissa says…
    10/10/2012

    Sigh. This is the trip I was supposed to go on. Had the funding all lined up. Then my husband deployed back to Afghanistan and mommy guilt kept me from being able to leave my son. Next time, Ali. Next time.

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  22. Lisa says…
    10/10/2012

    Oooh - I literally want to eat those colors. Or wrap myself completely in them. Or paint each room in my house a different combination of two of those colors. Or all three of the above.

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  23. Jill says…
    10/10/2012

    Ali, I love your photo taken through the archway ~ what a great perspective! And the Avoca pictures...oh, what gorgeous colors! So glad you're having a good trip ~ looking forward to more pictures! :)

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  24. Shelly K says…
    10/11/2012

    Awesome! enjoy!

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  25. j. says…
    10/11/2012

    I am hoping that you will be designing some brushes after this trip...I just returned from two weeks hiking and visited some of these same spots...have been following you and your group's journey. Loving all your updates. "Sláinte"

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