Blogs from County Galway, Ireland, Europe - page 12

On our third day in Ireland we went to Galway where we stayed in a hotel with was really nice. We had supper in the pub that was in the hotel. I had roast turkey and ham with stuffing, mash potatoes and gravy. Dad and I had an in depth conversation on friction in space, it got quite funny with the movements we were acting out. After dinner and our conversation we went to bed. In the morning we were told that it's double the price to stay in the same room one more night because it will be the weekend. So we found a B'nB to go to instead (Oranhill) and we were glad we did! It was really nice place to stay, the beds were soft and the people were great! Mike and Ann ... read more

From 27/02/2013 to 02/03/2013... read more

After being woken up by the fire alarm in the hotel at 6 am, we had breakfast and began our journey to Galway. I do enjoy a good Irish breakfast, however by the eighth day in a row I'm over it. Haha, I am sure after a few days of toast and cereal I'll be ready to enjoy it again. There are a few differences between American life and British/Irish (or quite possibly any other country) life. Hotels do not have air conditioning; last night the temperature was quite warm, so it was a bit uncomfortable. I have no idea what the temperature was because I can't convert the Celsius into Fahrenheit. Math is not my best skill and converting euros and the British pound is enough math for me. There is no fat free milk, ... read more

We had another early start for sight-seeing today. We went to see some Abbeys, Castles and the city of Galeway. The main issue is getting anywhere. Judy tells Kirsten what she wants to see and then Kirsten has to try and figure out how to get there and if we have the time to fit everything in. It gets interesting. First stop was Quinn Abbey, a century or two old Abbey with a cemetery inside and outside the Abbey. We toured the grounds and it had very scenic surroundings. Judy was climbing all over and into it. There was no one there to tell you couldn’t so she did. Including hopping a fence. After the Abby we were on our way to Galway. While driving we saw a castle or abbey and decide to stop and ... read more

Hello! Today was a relaxing day for us. I have been experiencing pain in my lower back and hip when we walk (which is everywhere we go). So, this morning I got to experience a doctor's office in Ireland. It is very different than the states. The doctor called me back and came in right behind me. He checked out the movement in my legs and asked me questions. I said yes sir and he said that he is not used to being called sir. He said it was nice. After the doctor I got my medicine and went back to the dorm. I ate lunch and got ready for a lecture. The lecture was ok. The guy was really nice. Then we walked back to the dorms in the rain. That was fun! We were ... read more