Monday
Galway
(Title of Post refers to the song Galway Girl, not me)
AGAIN, PICTURES TO COME TOMORROW
Monday morning Mary Beth and I woke up early to hostel mates in the shower together. Real Lovely. After that, I decided my hair wasn't dirty enough to get in that shower, so our day started rather early. It was dedicated to exploring Galway. There aren't too many tourist attractions in Galway, and I think that is why I loved it so much. You really got a feel of an Irish city.
We walked up and down shop street, which big surprise is full of shops (and also the majority of the pubs), just admiring the Irish sweaters, claddagh rings, and knicknacks.
On our sight seeing adventure (the Spanish Arch, the Cathedral, and the Docks) we came across a small church, and it was Saint Ignatius, so naturally, being the devoted Jesuits that we are, we went inside.
We walked along the beautiful river to the cathedral which was very pretty. The Architecture and design in the churches is so much different than in Rome. At first, I will admit, I wasn't very impressed because I'm so use to the magical cathedrals of Italy, but then while I was sitting in a pew admiring everything, I realized that it was equally as beautiful as all the other churches in Italy, just different. It fits the Irish culture, and that's what makes it amazing. In Rome, the church was all about presentation and flaunting, but that aspect was never really part of Ireland.
We headed to the docks overlooking the Bay of Galway, and I thought it was absolutely marvelous.
That night I met 2 girls from France in my hostel. I went out to dinner with them. One's English was perfect, and the second girl's was pretty good too, but she had a little trouble. It was easy to converse with them, and I ended up having a great night. One is studying to be a pharmacist, and the other wants to be an occupational therapist. I really love meeting all these foreign people. It opens up so many new opportunities and insights. It was really interesting to discuss the different cultures. I really had a wonderful time.
The next morning I met up with my friend from McAuley and Marquette (actually next year we're living in the same house...just on different floors). I had so much fun with her! We went out to lunch at this super cute little burger joint. I had the best veggie burger I've ever had. (I'm a vegetarian again). You pulled the menus out of old record covers; it was very cool. Then we headed to her house...she lives with 7 other girls. I'm so jealous of her house. They have a balcony overlooking the bay, and you can see the seals jumping in and out of the water.
I met some Marquette people I didn't know along with a bunch of her other friends...all who were great! It was one of her friend's 21st birthdays, so we went out for that. We started at a pub with Karaoke, and then went to a pub with live music. It was sad to leave her, and Ireland. But it was by far, one of the best nights I had in Ireland.
A Wee Bit Of Information
1. In the seven days I was in Ireland, it only lightly drizzled for ten minutes on the last day.
2. Gerard Butler never came and found me...but he's actually Scottish anyway, so I'm over it.
3. Have I mentioned how much I love Ireland? (Not that I don't love Italy, because I am in love with Italy...I love them both)
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