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liliwen's avatar

wowow thank you for sharing this! only just started reading through, but it is such an exciting reflection - love all things medievalism + what an experiencee(!)

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zombie grrrl ⚔️'s avatar

ah thank u!!

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Barnaby's avatar

Adored this — especially all the details and context you give about them, like the mermaids, and the wolfhounds (I really want one!) Defo going to check out those books you’ve recommended — I was wondering, because of what you write so poignantly about feeling the past, if you’d looked into Hauntology at all, it sounds bang up your street ☘️ 💚

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zombie grrrl ⚔️'s avatar

i’m glad you enjoyed!! i will def look into that it sounds fascinating!

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abby savvy's avatar

about to go abroad to the uk in the spring and this made me quake with excitement i can’t wait to explore

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zombie grrrl ⚔️'s avatar

ah have sm fun!!

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Laura B's avatar

So glad you enjoyed Ireland. I think you've put together a really wonderful essay here and I wonder if *this* is the way to visit- through a lens, in your case medieval archaeology.

I visit a lot of castles, holy wells and forts but you've given me a few more to add to my list. I'm very into the mermaids, I must keep an eye out.

I approve of your soundtrack- it's spot on and absolutely perfect! 💫

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zombie grrrl ⚔️'s avatar

it felt like the perfect introduction to ireland for me :)

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Abby Joyner's avatar

this was so beautiful zoe!! i’m so glad you shared all these pictures and reflections and insights with us :)) such a cool experience now i am feeling inspired to get into medieval archaeology

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zombie grrrl ⚔️'s avatar

ahhh thank u abby!!

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lillian's avatar

lovely read – i had such an amazing two weeks but could never put it into words like you have!

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zombie grrrl ⚔️'s avatar

thank u!! i had sm fun with u <3

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lillian's avatar

you too!

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Chandler Grey's avatar

Thank you for this portal and for my introduction to cathedral mermaids. :) I was in Scotland this spring and hope to explore Ireland some day.

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Celia Hawk's avatar

This is honestly the most amazing thing ever!!! This was so beautiful - you are so inspiring and I am so glad that you got to have this amazing experience.

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