Salthill, Galway Bay

Taken after lunch at the pub on a beautiful Sunday afternoon on the promenade.

It's the little things, weather, food...

July 18th 2012
Today we are here 3 weeks and 1 day. This is a much longer time than I thought it would be. Homesickness is kicking in for everyone. We hear that you are having a heat wave, that would be welcome here. Picture taken is the last bit of sun we saw on Sunday (probably the best weather we have seen in Ireland). It has rained/drizzzzzled and been cold (no higher than 52 degrees) for two straight days. ... read more

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Celtic tribes arrived on the island between 600-150 B.C. Invasions by Norsemen that began in the late 8th century were finally ended when King Brian BORU defeated the Danes in 1014. English invasions began in the 12th century and set off more than se... ... read more

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Lisa Bates

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Bates Family of Five English-Irish Adventure! In order of family picture and in blog will be by initials: Kevin Bates (KB) age not necessary Jake Bates (JB) age 12 Abby Bates (AB) age 14 Lisa Bates (LB) age again not necessary Sam Bates (SB) Under the category of you never know what can happen... this family photo was taken on our vacation last summer to VA. This day we are at Chincoteague National Park after crossing the Chesapeake Bay via the bridge at the time of the earthquake. First earthquake in 100 years and where are the Bates'... having the car tire sensor light go off for ... full info

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