First overnight weekend trip in Ireland! We stopped by a few places, but our first location was the Cliff of Mohr. At first, I thought it was a cliff, nothing crazy because I hadn’t done any research before going. When we got there, I was amazed by how beautiful it was! We had the perfect weather where it wasn’t too cold or hot, and although it was quite a hike, it would be worth every moment! I took many photos and enjoyed a great time with my friends as we walked from one cliff to another, seeing multiple angles and views of this fantastic place. We also got to go onto a light-like building where we could view the entire cliff from a much higher point, seeing things that we would not have seen from a different angle.
After our trip to the Cliff of Mohr, everyone was starving and cant wait to get food. We stopped by a small town called Doolin, where we got our lunch for the day. I ordered the fish and chips because everyone told me how good they were and that they are a must-try when I’m in Europe. It was worth the wait for me! Despite being so basic and straightforward, it’s one of my favorite things to eat here in Ireland. I also enjoyed eating lunch with my friends while we talked about how we wanted the trip and what we planned on doing after arriving at Galway.
It was a long drive before we got to Galway, where it was almost 7 pm when we arrived at our hostel. It was my first time being at a hostel; in fact, it was my first time knowing that it was a thing. Initially, I was unsure how I felt about the hostel because it was a new experience I’d never seen before. We had six people sharing one room, and it was crowded, but I thought it was fine at the end of the day. As great as living in a hotel would be, I felt that I was here to experience Ireland and European culture, which living in a hostel is absolutely part of it since you’d never see one in the United States. We enjoyed our night taking a beach walk and getting gelatos, where I could explore some of the city while also feeling relaxed.
The next day of our weekend trip, we went to Aran island, where my friends and I chose the bus tour. A bike tour would sound fun, but when the tour guide said you can go up to 50mph downhill on a bike, I knew it was not for me. I even joke that I don’t drive a car that fast; therefore, I would never ride a bike anywhere close to that. Because we were on the bus tour, we had some time before our bus came, so my friends and I stopped by a place for lunch! While we waited for our kid’s meal to come up, I noticed that the sun was making the water very shiny and pretty, so I took a few snapshots! When my kid’s fish and chip came up, It wasn’t as good as the one I got in Doolin, but it was still perfect! The bus tour was beautiful, and I do not regret taking the bus tour over the bike tour! We ended our trip with some ice cream, a must for us to relax and enjoy the environment. I am so excited about the trips that we will continue this trip!
Thanks for sharing your weekend experience. Your image of the Cliffs of Moher is spectacular.