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Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Aran Islands August 7th 2008

We took the ferry to Inishneer the smallest of the Aran Islands for a night and most of a day. Lots and lots of rock walls and a beautiful rocky coast line. We got there in time for a sunset and the last bowls of soup at the local pub. In the morning we got up for the sunrise at the castle ruins and later we wandered along the shore sitting out at least one of the showers in the ship wreck ruins featured in the introduction to "Father Ted". I recommend "Father Ted" if you are in the mood for some great Irish humor. It was a relaxing day, even if we never completely dried out.... read more
a dry moment on the shoreline
sunset through the gate
remains of castle

Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Aran Islands July 4th 2008

Day 2: What a wonderful night of sleep! We slept way over our usual 7-8 hours, and it was well needed. Our morning started with trying to figure out how to work the shower (speed and temp) and then a wonderful breakfast prepared by Mary and Roddy (the B&B owners- we remembered their names by thinking of the inlaws from my big fat greek weddidng. After breakfast it was back into the car for an hours drive, on a more stable road without as many rock walls towards rosseval- the location of the ferry which would take us to the aran islands. We arrived about 30 minutes before the ferry left and decided,since we can still pass for it, to try for the student rate, which we were granted and which saved us 10 euros (yeah!!) ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Aran Islands May 5th 2008

As we biked along the azure coast of Inishmore (the largest of the Aran islands) off the West Coast of Galway, we basked in the sun’s warm glow and drank in our idyllic surroundings; stone walls interspersed with wildflowers, undulating hills, grey seals languishing on warm rocks, cows lazily grazing in green fields, and the clear blue waters of the Atlantic ocean sparkling like a sea of diamonds. Dave sidled up to me on his bike and we laughed together, held hands, enjoying the (rare) Irish sun and discussed how much we loved being together, and how blessed we were that the sun was shining and allowed us to enjoy the outdoors. It was in this setting (whilst still ambling along on the bikes!) that Dave proposed to me asking me to share many more moments ... read more
Dave & Suz
Cliffs of Dun Aonghus Fort
Connemara National Park

Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Aran Islands March 29th 2008

Ireland -Doolin, Aran Islands & Cliffs of Moher Monday 24th & Tuesday 25th March Doolin is set right on the west coast of Ireland and right near both the Aran Islands and the Cliffs of Moher. It’s a great spot to stay - not only is it beaufitul countryside, but its close to a lot of things to see and do. The landscape is entitrely different from Killarney but equally lovely. Its more open, rugged and farm-like, yet the mountains and the coast line are right there also. The villages are not so far apart, Liscannor is only about 9km away, this is a sweet little town set on the river/ocean(?) and they are famous for the gorgeous Liscannor stone with which so many Irish houses and walls are made from. We are staying at Doolins ... read more

Europe » Ireland » County Galway » Aran Islands December 3rd 2007

A drunkard peeing against a tree in the park was the last image London had left to me. I was on a bus. By night. Twelve hours later, I arrived in Dublin welcomed by a not too dissimilar scene. Outside the bus station a homeless man tightly buttoned in his wasted beige trench, with a massive cervical hump forcing him into a totally unnatural position, he was waiting for the opening of the station bathrooms to shave himself. It was only 6 in the morning and already the metropolitan desperation of those who have nothing merged with the indifference of those leaving or arriving. I hadn’t come to Ireland to visit Dublin. Everyone talks wonders about it and perhaps they’re right, but all cities seem to me all too similar and only in remote and quiet ... read more
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