Saturday in Galway

All of these days are running together. Since we didn't have Internet access during our trip (except for tapping into a wireless source on Friday night) we both fell behind on our postings. I'll try to remember Saturday.

I do know it started early, as every morning has. We had a fine Irish breakfast and then the bus left the hotel at 9am sharp. We only drove a few blocks to the beach for a group photo. As is the trend, it was bitter cold (0 degrees Celsius), but it didn't keep most of the students from leaving their shoes and socks on the bus so they could wander into the water. I did not.

We drove a few hours to Galway. We were very much looking forward to visiting this city. After we checked in we explored the pedestrian only streets full of shoppers and stores and even checked out a number of outdoor merchants. What a tough way to make a living. It was bitterly cold (and it did downpour for a few minutes). It was so cold the waitress at breakfast on Sunday called it "desperate". We grabbed an early dinner and planned on pub hopping just for some good Irish music later in the evening, but the cold weather and my lingering cold and cough kept us in for the night.

I know more happened on Saturday, but it escapes me at the moment. I will post this and encourage you to check out Annie's blog. She will have a more detailed account tomorrow.