Galway, County Clare, and the Cliffs of Moher

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January 23rd 2011

Published: January 28th 2011

I went on a weekend trip to Galway with six friends. We had such a great time! We went on a bus tour to the Cliffs of Moher - one of Ireland's most famous attractions - and also explored the Neolithic tomb called the Poulnabrone, or "Hole of Sorrows," and the Aillwee Cave underneath the Burren. (All the pictures with this post are from the Galway getaway) One of my nights in Galway was dedicat... Read Full Entry

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The Poulnabrone

The two side stones support the top stone about 6 ft in the air

The Mist

It moves in so quickly in this part of the country

In Sasquatch's Shoes

A weird rock formation at the Poulnabrone

This is an extensive cave network in the Burren where they've found remains from European Brown Bears. This is possibly where the last of the bears ever hibernated in Ireland

Aillwee Cave

This reminded me a lot of Lewis and Clark Caverns, but it was much smaller

The Praying Hands

Formation at the top of the stalagmite

The Underground River

Some chambers of the cave can actually flood after serious rainfall

Stand Mightily

Do you know the difference between stalactites and stalagmites?

Column Forming

Castle on the Fall

Dunguaire Castle

This castle was built in 1520 near the village of Kinvara

My Future House

Galway Bay

I'm so Artsy

They hold medieval banquets here in the summer

Galway City

My Boat

A Stolen Ringbuoy = A Stolen Life

On The Water

28th January 2011

Alli Hunthausen
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WOW!
You look like you are having an AMAZING time! It's absolutely gorgeous over there!!! miss you! xoxo

28th January 2011

anonymous
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Kaelyn: Once again, phab photos! I can't wait to see some of these sights for myself. What a wonderful area. Miss you and love you. Dad

28th January 2011

Kim Egeland
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lovely memories
Hi Kaelyn! Hope you had a great birthday! These pictures brought back lovely memories for me. We visited the Cliffs of Moher on our first trip in 2000. What a spectacular place! You have to take your Dad there! This last November Dean and I went to Galway for the first time. It snowed while we were there and was very misty and COLD! I loved the city and want to go back to spend more time someday. We didn't have time to go exploring in the surrounding area so I really enjoyed all of your photos! Glad you're doing so much traveling and seeing so much of the country. What a great tour guide you will be for your Dad's visit! Love you! Aunt Kim

29th January 2011

Edna Cahill
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Found you!
Hi Kaelyn! loved your photos, wish we could come visit. Aunt Joan gave me your blog info. Paul just set up our Skype camera/account, we just need some Skype friends to see if it works. Maybe we could get Grandma over here to chat with you sometime. We're excited to see how it works with Mark, Tracy, and Julianna in Memphis. Love you lots, have fun! Aunt Edna and Uncle Pat, and Paul

29th January 2011

kris
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very nice
Hope you celebrated your birthday in true Irish style!( Your card didn't make it the first time around but you should be getting it soon!) Sounds like another great outing to Galway and Moher. Am always eagerly awaiting the next installment of Kaelyns' excellent adventure! Miss you! Aunt Kris

30th January 2011

Dick & Kathy Walsh
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Jealous in Polson - Miss you
Great pics and looks like your having a great time in Ireland. You look like you belong. Kaelyn Walsh Kelly – Sounds Irish to me. Love you

31st January 2011

Megan Walsh
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These pics are amazing KK! Sorry I forgot your birthday, happy 22! I know that some of the family wishes they were getting your blog too. I mentioned it up at the cabin and pretty much everyone wishes they were reading it, including Paul. I hope you keep having an amazing time! Love, Megan

31st January 2011

Bonna!
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You are a photographer.
Your pictures are absolutely beautiful! It looks like you're having SO much fun and getting to see a lot of the surrounding area! Looking forward to skyping with you soon, miss you tons! Ps- can I please visit you at your house and ride on your boat with you?

31st January 2011

Mom
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Nice!
Nice pics kid! I worry about all the time you are spending in bars though. Is this the new you? :-) Just kidding...I know you are making good decisions. Love you and miss you! Mom

31st January 2011

Katie Egeland
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Spectacular!
Hi Kaelyn, I am really enjoying your photos! I loved the Cliffs of Moher when I visited. I'm glad you are having such a good time, and I look forward to seeing more! Your cousin, Katie

1st February 2011

Erin Schermele
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I miss you!
Kaelyn! Cody asked if you were dead today...apparently he was unaware you are traveling the world. I think he was living under a rock last semester!How is life!? I love your blog...we just picked a topic for the doc. Its "social networking in Montana." should be pretty darn interesting. Anyway we should skype soon or something! I miss you!

3rd February 2011

Shae
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KK, Can I live in your "Future house" with you?? :) Miss YOUUU

5th February 2011

Tom Walsh
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Beautiful girl
You don't look like a boy in that picture - you look like a beautiful Irish Girl! Hope you are having the time of your life - enjoy every minute of it. Love, Uncle Tom, the Godfather.

26th February 2011

Tom Walsh
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Your boat
KK, I love your new boat and your castle. It doesn't surprise me that you have been so successful so quickly on the emerald isle - let's us know when we can stay at the castle - it looks mighty grand, lassy. Hope you are having a ton of fun. We miss you on Pickering Street. Top of the morning (or afternoon) to you, Love, Uncle Tom the godfather.

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