One in a Million

Sorry folks, but most of the posts from Ireland are going to be fairly heavy on the photos- Galway no exception. If I'm so fortunate to get this gig again, I'll return to Galway, and you must come, too. I promised the B&B owner I would be back with friends and family- I'm counting on you, and really, you owe it to me.


Need convincing? 

 Okay, this isn't really Galway- but it's close. That's John (I think) there in the red, who led us on a hike into the Burren, providing historic and geologic tidbits about his land. We started at John's family farm, hiked up into this, his "backyard". The Burren is a fascinating landscape- rocky and rolling green at the same time, dotted with flowers (and cowpatties). A wild range of plants thrive here among the limestone rocks- it's certainly unlike any other place I've been. Walking up these hills on a blue-sky day was peaceful, invigorating, and a bit spiritual. The kind of day that makes you breathe deeply. 


Apparently others feel the same. Below is a photo of a "wishing tree" (common also in south/west of the US, I believe). Hopes, fears, and wishes are hung on this tree, and many have set their sadness here.

The day-long excursion from Galway continued on to the Cliffs of Moher. No words can quite capture, as you'll see. According to multiple tour guides, our day was one in a million. We could see the Aran Islands, and the cliffs stood drastically against the water. 

If this isn't enough to convince you, then let's get back to Galway, and my quaint little B&B, where everything was just the way it should be.

Water outside my window, lavender left on the bedside table, and a glass of port or cup of tea before tucking in.

Finally, a few shots of Galway city to further entice you. Though if you need more convincing, I don't know what else to say.

Back at the B&B, about 10:30pm