After waking up at an obscene hour and nervously awaiting a very tardy cab driver, we found ourselves on a bus driving through the sleepy countryside of Ireland. Clouds of fog loomed close to the ground, almost thick enough to hide the flocks of sheep and cows resting in the fields. It was a beautiful ride from Dublin, on the east coast of Ireland, to the tiny seaside city of Galway on the west coast. When we arrived, we immediately boarded a second bus and headed out towards the Cliffs of Moher (Pronounced "moor"). The monstrous coach bus wove precariously through narrow, winding roads until finally reaching perhaps one of Ireland's most scenic locations. We spent six hours hiking along the cliffs of moher, stopping often for photos and to simply take in the scenery. It was a long, but fantastic day. And who would've thought it'd be so sunny and warm in Ireland?
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| Sarah's feet |
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| We hiked all the way to the tower at the end |
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| This is most of the Boston College crew at UCD |
That night, we returned the Galway where we spent the night at a B & B, run by a sweet and hospitable woman named Francis. After refueling with a breakfast of fruit, bread, tea, and scones, we set out to explore the quaint town of Galway. The wind was powerful, but the coastal city was charming and lively. We walked along the shore and explored the university there. We even found a sports store selling Boston College gear!
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| The Irish love Boston College! |
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| Adorable waterside homes |
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| The University of Galway |
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| A very windy day |
