Galway

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Hello from Galway.

We have finally arrived here in Galway. Our journey took us from Spittal to Salzburg airport by coach, to Dublin with Aer Lingus, where we were met by sunshine !, and finally to Galway by coach again. We started our journey at 7:00 in the morning and arrived at 18:00 in the late afternoon, the students were met by their hostparents and we, the teachers were brought to our guesthouse, the St.Jude's B&B, a really nice and lovely place to stay. There we also had our first excellent Irish dinner. Afterwards we went to O'Connor's one of the famous Galway pubs, just a few minutes from our guesthouse, an had our first pints of Guinness. "Slainte"

After a typically full Irish breakfast, including fried egg, tomato, mushrooms, bacon and sausages, we went to the Atlantic language school in the town centre. There we met our students, who had been brought there by their hostparents. Everything seems to be ok so far. Some of the students, however, still have to get used to the different lifestyle here in Ireland. The teachers and managers at the language school are very friendly and helpful. While the students were having their first lessons, we the teachers went to have have a look round the town. At 2:00 we will have a guided walk of the town.

So that's all for the time being. In the evening we will have a typically Irish dance evening. I will report about it tomorrow. So keep coming back to this site to have a look. I also hope you enjoy my photos.

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Photos

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at the check-in counter at Salzburg airport

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Herbert and Sigrid waiting for boarding in the departure lounge

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boarding the plane

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our first pint of Guinness - slainte

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the famous O'Connor's Pub

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Sylvia and her friends waiting for their first lesson to start

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fun lesson with David

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Claudia, Herbert and Sigrid in Eyre Square

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colourful pub sign