Fifty Shades of Green and Webbed Feet
It is said that in Ireland there are fifty shades of green, and none of them are jaded.
I think that means that Sue and I should expect a little rain. Just a wee little bit, mind you.
According to the Lonely Planet "The weather may sometimes give you the impression that you're swimming through an airborne ocean, but the truly luminous greens, luxuriant wildflowers, and afternoons spent holed up in riotous pubs will more than console you for the webbed feet you'll need to grow."
"Whatever the time of year, be prepared for rain because Ireland is wet. The heaviest rain usually falls where the scenery is best: luscious County Kerry can be drizzle-bound on as many as 270 days of the year. If you do find the rain getting you down you might find some comfort in the Irish saying: 'It doesn't rain in the pub'!
I am just happy I know how to swim. Umbrella anyone? ; )
posted by lala @ 2:41 PM
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It's appropriate I think.
Quoting:
In ancient egypt:
The color green (wadj) was the color of vegetation and new life. To do "green things" was slang for beneficial, life-producing behavior. Osiris was often portrayed with green skin and was also referred to as "the Great Green". Green malachite was a symbol of joy and the land of the blessed dead was described as the "field of malachite." In Chapter 77 of the Book of the Dead, it is said that the deceased will become a falcon "whose wings are of green stone". Highly impractical of course, it is obvious that the color of new life and re-birth is what is important. The Eye of Horus amulet was commonly made of green stone as well.
The pigment green could be produced from a paste manufactured by mixing oxides of copper and iron with silica and calcium. It could also be derived from malachite, a natural copper ore.
If it means that I get to try new things, keep myself fresh and open to discovering "new life", then I am proud to consider myself green!
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