It has been another busy 3 days, traveling from Tralee to Limerick and landing in Galway for 5 more nights. On Monday we traveled to Adare and Bunratty Castle. Tuesday we saw the Cliffs of Moher. Breathtaking is the only way to describe the sites. Everyone stayed far enough "from the edge" so as not to give anyone a heart attack. We arrived in Galway on Tuesday and are staying at Kinlay House Hostel. It will be a great place to be for 6 nights.
On Wednesday we traveled to the Aran Islands. It was a rocky (or should we say wavy) trip out, with quite rough seas. Several people on the boat turned a bit "green". We have decided that the back of the boat is the best place to sit, and of course, a window seat to keep an eye on the horizon! An explanation was offered as to the science behind the size of a wave. Most were more interested in getting a cracker or two to ease the distress. The weather was cool and rainy, but interesting. The island of Inis Mor is the largest, and has over 4,000 miles of stone fences. Between 800 and 900 people live on the island. It has its own schools, one physician, two nurses and a clinic. Most who live on the island also work there with tourism being the major industry. Our trek to Dun Aonghasa was very interesting. There are sharp cliffs with water crashing all around. It was important that the strong winds were blowing in from the ocean. The power of the ocean was in full view today. AWESOME. Some students found places to take pictures "over the edge" out of the site of those who might like to discourage that type of activity. All students were accounted for at the end of the day. INCREDIBLE!
Thursday is a day to explore the city of Galway. Thursday evening we will all go out for an evening of Irish food and music. Friday to Athenry and Clonmacnoise. More to follow then.
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