Galway to Dublin. . . . . .

Another leg of our wander around Northern Ireland and Ireland brought us back

 to Dublin. The trip from Galway was enjoyable, more lovely green countryside
 to view from the train windows, and a slightly drier day with clouds and touches
 of blue. It has been quite wet and rather chilly much of the trip.

Traditional Irish music has filled our ears - whenever we could find it - bringing

 on toe tapping and hand clapping, both on the streets and within the low-ceilinged,

dark wood walls, and old planked floors, of historic pubs.

First night in Dublin we were back eating at our favorite Italian down by the

 famous Ha'penny Bridge crossing the River Liffey. 
Being the start of the weekend Dublin was of course crowded beyond
 belief - we felt somewhat like the oldest people on the street, and probably were!
Nights in big cities are definitely for the young.

Saturday we were back on the train heading south to Waterford for the day,
and today again, but not quite as far, leaving the train in Kilkenny.
More stories to come of two interesting and quite different towns,
 as we dodged raindrops, sighed happily when the sun popped out, climbed
 castle steps, found a great Irish silversmith (yes bought a beautiful keepsake!),
and had a lovely chat with an author in one of those enjoyable pub breaks to
quench the thirst.

Back to Galway. . . . . . .

If you ever go across the sea to Ireland. . . . .

. . . . .then maybe at the the closin' of your day

You will sit and watch the moon rise over Claddagh

And see the sun go down on Galway Bay

Three days in Galway. . . . . . . showers continue, yesterday more like non-stop

 downpours, however today was much better with sunshine and a cool wind. 

It doesn't feel like June but actually is quite nice for walking and sightseeing.

So you grab your rain jacket, tuck an umbrella in your bag, and off you go!

There's plenty of traditional Irish music on the streets and in the pubs. 

A warming bowl of seafood chowder with Irish brown bread and butter, 

a couple of glasses of a favorite beverage to quench the thirst after lots of

 chatting with the very friendly locals, and other tourists from around the world,

and the day flies by.

Follow with a great night's sleep in a comfy bed in one of the best run, 

cleanest hotels we've ever stayed in. If you plan a visit here you can't go

 wrong with the Park House Hotel, just about perfect in every way.

MY IRISH MOMENT. . . . . . . . . .

I will share some beautiful scenery with you soon

 from here . . . . . .the Cliffs of Moher in Galway, Ireland.

Standing here in the wind was amazing.

 Earlier, we circled the rock pinnacle below, tossed

 about in a small boat, as we sailed under the cliffs, the

 seabirds, including hundreds of puffins, circling above

 our heads. 

Then, walking along the cliff top later, looking down,

 one truly felt the majesty of this remarkable area. 

I'm truly loving this beautiful country.