I know many of you have been curious as to what exactly went down on Paddy's Day in Ireland. I apologize for the extreme delay in this post. As one may assume many tourists flock to Dublin for this great Irish holiday. I heard from a couple of people, however, that it gets a bit congested in the capital city and that it might be better to go to a smaller town to get a more authentic experience. My friends and I therefore planned a trip to Galway, located on the west coast of Ireland. Being the penny pinching college students we are, we booked a 3 person hotel room at the Travelodge and tried to cram 6 of us in there. It was a very clean hotel and I would recommend it to anyone. Just note, on Paddy's weekend they keep a security guard at the entrance tallying the amount of people going up to each room. Let's just say we had to purchase a second room for the following night...
As for the city of Galway, it's absolutely fabulous. I've been here twice now, once for Paddy's weekend and once with my parents when they came to visit. I plan on making a third trip later this week (its UL's Easter break). Of all the places I have been so far, this is my favorite. Cobblestone streets blocked off to cars with cute little shops, pubs, and cafes lining either side. A number of street performers singing and playing musical instruments add to the lively atmosphere. There is also a wonderful pathway next to the ocean great for walking, and a beautiful Catholic cathedral in the city centre. We quite enjoyed the Paddy's Day parade; it was cute watching the primary school kids march playing their penny whistles. Below is a clip of the Amazing Apples band we saw over Paddy's weekend at the Roisin Dubh in Galway. I absolutely love the authentic Irish music. You will figure this out as you watch the clip, I get excited and start hooting and hollering in the end; I apologize in advance.
Oscar Wilde statue
Y'all know how much I love scones
And last but not least, THE DOUGHNUT MAN. Serving heavenly goodness in every bite. He also hums whilst cooking them up.
