tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post3987824412991764440..comments2024-02-26T00:40:54.494-08:00Comments on Helen Tilston Painter: The Skellig Islands, our Adventurehelen tilstonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-58368939932240112302012-10-27T07:16:40.074-07:002012-10-27T07:16:40.074-07:00Hello Lilla
Thank you for visiting and your compli...Hello Lilla<br />Thank you for visiting and your compliment<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-73344371744141725892012-10-27T01:49:27.686-07:002012-10-27T01:49:27.686-07:00Lovely photos.:-) HugsLovely photos.:-) HugsStinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15248313112547627426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-1992689790991412522012-10-19T05:03:21.401-07:002012-10-19T05:03:21.401-07:00Hello Hila
A warm welcome to my blog.
I hope y...Hello Hila<br /><br />A warm welcome to my blog. <br /><br />I hope you visit as I would love hearing your description of these islands. <br /><br />I thank you for your kind comment and coming from a published author whom I have tremendous respect for, means very much to me.<br /><br />Helen xx<br /><br />helen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-68737775288326113082012-10-18T22:13:15.890-07:002012-10-18T22:13:15.890-07:00I've never vistied, but I want to now. This wa...I've never vistied, but I want to now. This was such a pleasure to read - you're very good at creating a sense of place through your descriptions.Hilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06635628613744519816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-9504324442570649992012-10-18T21:13:04.763-07:002012-10-18T21:13:04.763-07:00Hello Paul
It was indeed an adventure of the grea...Hello Paul<br /><br />It was indeed an adventure of the greatest. Like you I have a fondness for a choppy ocean. I think June would be a good time to view puffins on Skellig Michael and there are many of them there. I shall never forget the sound of the birds from Skellig beag.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-55069438394978662942012-10-18T21:10:58.083-07:002012-10-18T21:10:58.083-07:00Hello Linda
It is incredible to think that the mo...Hello Linda<br /><br />It is incredible to think that the monks lived here and were self sufficient. Boats would have been different then too and no doubt it was a one way ticket for many of them going to Skellig Michael. Yes they were ransacked and invaded.<br />I think the crossing is always a bit rough Linda and if you are included toward seasickness it is just not worth it.<br />Glad you enjoyed this.<br /><br />Helenxxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-13267790935239029762012-10-18T13:03:13.318-07:002012-10-18T13:03:13.318-07:00What a wonderful adventure Helen, I love it when t...What a wonderful adventure Helen, I love it when the sea gets choppy. I've always wanted to see puffins in their habitat so I'm making notes. A wonderful post thanks for taking us along. Paul xMr Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08570356924117694493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-44927931653004959402012-10-17T15:33:32.963-07:002012-10-17T15:33:32.963-07:00Hello Helen, how very interesting. I had recently ...Hello Helen, how very interesting. I had recently got a book from the library called Ireland's Islands, and found it to be totally fascinating. How on earth they managed to build a monastry on that rock astounds me. All the islands were so open to being ransacked and and the inhabitants killed. It must have been such a hard life. Not to mention the weather, as you sampled. I am a terrible sailor, I always get sick.<br />Great post, I thoroughly enjoyed it.<br />With love, Linda xflowers on my tablehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11134447944633072349noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-29677902809355825462012-10-17T07:30:17.544-07:002012-10-17T07:30:17.544-07:00How wonderful that you spent a year in Ireland and...How wonderful that you spent a year in Ireland and have fond memories of your time there. There are so many places to see in Ireland, it takes a lifetime to see all.<br />We always delight in knowing there is more to discover<br /><br />Helen xhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-78876537243026989942012-10-17T07:28:32.122-07:002012-10-17T07:28:32.122-07:00Hello Paula
It was, as you say, an adventure. My...Hello Paula<br /><br />It was, as you say, an adventure. My bruises have healed but my mind is still on the green slopes and the steps leading to the peak. I think you would love the trip there and the anticipation has me yearning to return<br /><br />Wishing you a week of joy<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-81096020779498044462012-10-16T12:52:57.294-07:002012-10-16T12:52:57.294-07:00Hello Helen,
oh...what a pleasure to read this pos...Hello Helen,<br />oh...what a pleasure to read this post...i'm a deep lover of Ireland and Irish people. I spent one year there as a student and would come back year after year, because this country is so dear to my heart...it's too long i haven't been back and alas no, I've never been to Skellig Michael...<br />I can nearly breathe the Irish fresh air...thank you!<br />xLalaMy Castle in Spainhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14572760890022593531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-64841180695906471402012-10-16T03:47:34.594-07:002012-10-16T03:47:34.594-07:00What an incredible adventure - it looks utterly th...What an incredible adventure - it looks utterly thrilling! I love a remote and craggy landscape, but must admit that I have rarely had the opportunity to explore like this. Wonderful images, I will have to put these Islands on my Bucket list of places to visit! Thank you for the introduction.<br />Best wishes,<br />Paula x<br />p.s. thank you for your lovely and encouraging comments on my blog, it's always a pleasure to see you visit.Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08997152541694968825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-41504253798901861642012-10-15T13:08:24.642-07:002012-10-15T13:08:24.642-07:00Hello Jenny
You are right the remote are always m...Hello Jenny<br /><br />You are right the remote are always marvelous. There will be a next time and already we are looking forward to returning.<br />Thanks for visiting and have a glorious week<br />Helenxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-58656558932931141182012-10-15T13:07:29.773-07:002012-10-15T13:07:29.773-07:00Hello Anita
It would indeed be spectacular to sai...Hello Anita<br /><br />It would indeed be spectacular to sail the world on a small ship, perhaps 80 passengers and preferably bloggers and to visit small islands. Now that is exciting. Wonder how we could make that happen?<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-17089927989685606102012-10-15T13:05:51.208-07:002012-10-15T13:05:51.208-07:00Hello Stacy
I am sure you would find incredible i...Hello Stacy<br /><br />I am sure you would find incredible inspiration from a trip to Ireland. Hurry over<br /><br />Helenxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-39183283073271657042012-10-15T10:15:50.439-07:002012-10-15T10:15:50.439-07:00These remote places are marvellous. I'm really...These remote places are marvellous. I'm really sorry you couldn't actually get on to the island this time, but the experience sounds amazing and I hope you make it in June, when the days will be longer and the weather, hopefully, better!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-77318239614726783552012-10-15T06:41:26.906-07:002012-10-15T06:41:26.906-07:00My dear Helen,
What a fantastic adventure you ar...My dear Helen, <br /><br />What a fantastic adventure you are ON! Oh how exciting this would be to sail the world in this way, and what a beautiful part of the globe I am sure this is.<br /><br />Thank you for visiting my post...I am having such a difficult time with photos! AnitaCastles Crowns and Cottageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01780241008313365707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-21882571871546438962012-10-15T06:18:19.010-07:002012-10-15T06:18:19.010-07:00The best time to visit Ireland and Skellig Michael...The best time to visit Ireland and Skellig Michael for puffin watching is June. One cannot but smile at their face.<br />Hope your visit is soon<br /><br />Helenxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-54036144744316563832012-10-15T06:12:13.979-07:002012-10-15T06:12:13.979-07:00Hello Dore
It was a wonderful trip and I know you...Hello Dore<br /><br />It was a wonderful trip and I know you would have found tremendous inspiration for your art. The journey there was so worthwhile and while not being able to land made me all the more determined to return. It falls under "heritage sites" and a few hours there are all that is permissable.<br /><br />Have a week of goodness<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-6437696021453714922012-10-15T06:09:01.534-07:002012-10-15T06:09:01.534-07:00Hello Emily
It was disappointing but also impossi...Hello Emily<br /><br />It was disappointing but also impossible to land on the Island. It has made my appetite all the more keen to return.<br />Ireland has some unique out of the way secrets which are one of a kind.<br />I hope you return<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-66920423094813644652012-10-15T05:56:03.745-07:002012-10-15T05:56:03.745-07:00I would LOVE to go to Ireland! That looks like an ...I would LOVE to go to Ireland! That looks like an absolutely gorgeous trip!<br />StacyStacy CUrranhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06388632272324504350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-38212038828037823062012-10-14T21:53:57.928-07:002012-10-14T21:53:57.928-07:00We haven't explored Ireland yet, but definitel...We haven't explored Ireland yet, but definitely will. So much to see! Witnessing a puffin is definitely on my list to see those cutie-pies - they are almost mythical to me....Travel With Luluhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09646026064261601469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-1791271406411158102012-10-14T20:05:53.646-07:002012-10-14T20:05:53.646-07:00Oh my! What a trip to love, a journey that will la...Oh my! What a trip to love, a journey that will last a life time. Seeing it through your lens and you narrating it is the best part, I feel as if I am along for the ride taking in all that you show us.<br />Amazing that you got to experience your holiday trip in such a manner one could only dream :)<br />You have painted us a magical place to visit.<br /><br />Thank you friend for sharing,<br />Xoxo<br />Dore<br /><br />Ps. Thank you for gracing your beauty with all of us bloggers.Burlap Luxehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16134718817693134037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-63531111726968317842012-10-14T18:27:10.954-07:002012-10-14T18:27:10.954-07:00Hi Helen, Oh what a treasure trove of information ...Hi Helen, Oh what a treasure trove of information on these islands and oh what an adventure you had! I know it must have been so disappointing not to be able to land but one understands those situations while traveling. I've been to Ireland and thought it so beautiful, and green! We enjoyed the usual tourist destinations. If I ever return and would love to do so I shall look for an adventure like this. Thank you dear Helen for sharing your experience.<br /><br />~Emily<br />The French Hutch<br /><br />The French Hutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10028597144785773804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4571340508841427418.post-77741776347018894092012-10-14T05:50:10.614-07:002012-10-14T05:50:10.614-07:00Hello Vicki
I know you would truly love Ireland a...Hello Vicki<br /><br />I know you would truly love Ireland and I would love to read of your experience when you do visit. There is something for everyone and no two visits are ever alike.<br /><br />Thank you for your good wishes, it is raining here as I believe it is in France.<br /><br />Helen xxhelen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.com