Newgrange, north of Dublin, is a celestial observatory designed by the ancients to mark the date of December 21 and those close before and after it. December 21 is the longest day of the year and after that the days grow longer. It is celebrated as the rebirth of the sun. These folks built this mound to determine the day. To imagine how large this is - those are people in the bright colors to the right of the entrance. We walked into the center of the mound to study the way the light plays on the rocks. The way in is very narrow and I (Mike) am 6' 2", 184 lbs., and have a 44 inch chest and just made it. The large woman behind me had to turn back. So today is New Year's Day. Hope you have a happy one. (Photo by Mike McLellan)
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