UNH Wildcats in Galway!

 

           

     This past weekend, I ventured up to Galway to visit two of my girlfriends from UNH. Since graduation, Laura and Celina have been backpacking through Ireland and experiencing all that they can in various cities along the way. It was so nice to see them and I enjoyed showing them around Galway. We spent most of the weekend shopping and pub hopping and I think the girls loved Galway City as much as I do.

   On Sunday, we ventured to the Aran Islands. I had never been to the Islands either, so it was a new experience for all of us. The Aran Islands are comprised of three separate islands: Inishmore, Inishmaan, and Inisheer. Inishmore, the largest and most popular island to visit, is the island we ventured to.  I have always wanted to go to the Aran Islands and they did not disappoint. We boarded the ferry in Doolin, and forty-five minutes later, we were on the gorgeous beaches of the Aran Islands and could not have asked for better weather. I have been trying to explain to Laura and Celina that the beaming sun and seventy-five degree heat they have experienced for two weeks is far from the norm!

   Upon arriving, Laura, Celina, and I rented bikes and biked to Dun Aengus, a prehistoric fort on the far side of the island that is situated on a sheer, 100 meter cliff. Daring tourists, like ourselves, crawl on their stomach to peer over the incredibly steep drop. Although the experience was slightly terrifying, it was amazing and  I am so happy I took part in it. After touring the fort, we biked back along the coast and had lunch in the village. It was a great weekend and I am so happy I was able to spend time with the girls in one of my favorite cities.


Below are some pictures from our adventures:

       

                                                   Laura and I outside the Galway Cathedral 

                                       

                                                             Celina and I outside the cathedral 

       

                                                  Saturday night craic outside The Kings Head

    

       

                                 Laura and Celina and their two new friends from their hotel in The Quays

                                      

                                

 
 

      

                                                               Biking around the Islands 

        

                                                     Kilmurvey Beach on Inishmore

                                                 Laura and Celina and our sweet bikes with baskets

        

                                      

                                                        

                                   

                                                                          Dun Aengus

                         

                                                              Celina and I living on the edge 

                                                Laura and I peering over the edge of Dun Aengus

                                                               The girls at Dun Aengus

For now, it is back to work in Adare and it should be another busy week. Stay tuned!