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I am a Galway girl, fuh sure. My feet were light although my body was tired as I made my way through city centre to the Cobblestone to see my friend Kate. Gaia was there and had a gorgeous, made-with-love … Continue reading
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I took an Italian cooking class Tuesday night at the Cobblestone Café, taught by the owner, Kate. We had spinach and 3-cheese lasagna, focaccia farcita (filled Italian bread)—split after baking and filled with pesto (the pesto was part of the … Continue reading
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I talked to my roommates in Dublin and began to compile things that I would have liked to know for my first stay in a hostel. I do highly recommend hostel stays—much cheaper, you meet people from all over the … Continue reading
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written Monday night, 26 April 2010 7:15 pm I’ve been in Ireland exactly 2 weeks tonight. My time here has been incredibly full; it’s hard to believe that in such a relatively short time, I met such great people and … Continue reading
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Check out the collection of pics from Dublin and Galway on Flickr. http://ow.ly/1DbDI. When you click through to the Flickr site, click on Dublin or Galway and then click on the Slideshow button toward the upper right of your screen. … Continue reading
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Late Friday night I got my one and only roommate so far at the Kinlay House Hostel in Galway, Jenica Erickson. I’m in a 6-bed room but it’s been quiet here at the hostel. Jenica is from Canada but recently … Continue reading
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I made it to Galway Thursday night after leaving my passport and wallet in the hostel safe deposit box in Dublin, turning around and traveling 160 km roundtrip to get them, and then getting lost after getting back on the … Continue reading
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So, I’m leaving the big city—Dublin—for Galway on the western coast at 10 am this morning. I think it’s about a 2 1/2 hour trip. I’ll be at a hostel for a week and, if Galway feels like the right … Continue reading
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I was to leave for Galway today but I’m leaving tomorrow instead. My friends in the hostel still can’t get out of Ireland and are still here in Dublin. They’re hoping to get out by Saturday. Even if they allow … Continue reading
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(pronounced “kaid meela falltcha”) That’s Gaelic for a “hundred thousand welcomes.” Ireland has been very hospitable to me. People tend to speak their mind but they don’t seem to see a need to be rude about it or beat around … Continue reading