I ARRIVED IN GALWAY! My flight to Ireland from Chicago landed quite a bit ahead of time-only to stand in customs for nearly 2 hours. I would love to say the three hour ride from Dublin to Galway was beautiful, as I am sure it was, but luckily I slept the entire time! Rory, the hackney driver, picked me up for the 20 minute drive to Galway. He pointed out all the hot spots along the way-the very distant
Cliffs of Moher,
Aran Islands , all the pubs and some of the oldest parts of the city! Galway Bay was gorgeous as the sun was peaking its way through the fog. Rory and I arrived Park Lodge Hotel just after two and dropped my off at Cottage 2! Cottage 2 will be my home for the next few months. I have four roommates: Emily, Colleen, Alyssa and Michelle. Our Cottage has 3 bedrooms, a cute little kitchen area and living area (see pictures below!). After quick setting my stuff down and changing into course appropriate clothing, we headed off to my first class at 2:30. Talk about a quick turn around! Today's course was Irish History with Dr. Lawrence Marley.While history usually isn't my forte, he promised us that history is indeed a science! Wish me luck! After class, our cottage made a quick dinner before having orientation with the entire group. Ireland's weather is just as promised-windy, rainy and chilly! Luckily, the more it rains the green the pastures and lawns become! All is well here in Galway County-check back in for more (exciting) pictures, stories and ramblings!
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I ARRIVED IN GALWAY! My flight to Ireland from Chicago landed quite a bit ahead of time-only to stand in customs for nearly 2 hours. I would love to say the three hour ride from Dublin to Galway was beautiful, as I am sure it was, but luckily I slept the entire time! Rory, the hackney driver, picked me up for the 20 minute drive to Galway. He pointed out all the hot spots along the way-the very distant Cliffs of Moher, Aran Islands , all the pubs and some of the oldest parts of the city! Galway Bay was gorgeous as the sun was peaking its way through the fog. Rory and I arrived Park Lodge Hotel just after two and dropped my off at Cottage 2! Cottage 2 will be my home for the next few months. I have four roommates: Emily, Colleen, Alyssa and Michelle. Our Cottage has 3 bedrooms, a cute little kitchen area and living area (see pictures below!). After quick setting my stuff down and changing into course appropriate clothing, we headed off to my first class at 2:30. Talk about a quick turn around! Today's course was Irish History with Dr. Lawrence Marley.While history usually isn't my forte, he promised us that history is indeed a science! Wish me luck! After class, our cottage made a quick dinner before having orientation with the entire group. Ireland's weather is just as promised-windy, rainy and chilly! Luckily, the more it rains the green the pastures and lawns become! All is well here in Galway County-check back in for more (exciting) pictures, stories and ramblings! 
You made it to Ireland! How cool is that? Just a little FYI for you. Basil made it out of the dryer o.k this morning. Yes, the dryer. I think he went in to grab a sock, then just found it comfy & decided to stay. Sometimes..............
ReplyDeleteHave a awesome time Maria Buddy.
Take care of yourself.
Love, Dad.