It’s been about 24 hours since I last wrote… Oh how fun it is here! (AND TODAY WAS PAY DAY!!!)

It’s definitely more fun to travel with someone that knows the ropes. Last night we ate some stew that Tommy had made, and then hung out for a little. A little later (around 9) Greta, Tommy and I went out.

The scene here is fantastic! We had such a grand time. We started at a very crowded pub, full of Americans. Had a round there, then moved on. The second pub we went to was totally different. It was humongous, and full of old men, and had a live band. The band was jolly, and the beer was good. Had a few rounds there. That pub closed at midnight, so after that we headed to a third pub, which was another completely different experience.

This pub was a bunch of levels, the top being the roof, the bottom being a dance floor with a DJ. It was so fun. We danced and danced and danced, European men are much more fun to dance with. They have no qualms with busting a move! At 2:00am they turned the lights on to get everyone out… it was like being in high school. We called it a night when the lights came on. Took a taxi back.

This morning we all slept a lot. Didn’t get up until about 11. Went to the store to buy toilette paper, bottled water… and beer. (Welcome to Ireland!) Came back, ate some cereal for lunch (some things are universal), then hopped in the car. Spent a good 5 hours driving and looking at things. Tommy is a fantastic tour guide, he knows quite a bit about Ireland. He’s been here for about 15 months, got his masters and Galway University (is from Wisconsin like all of the Russler Clan). The two main places we stopped were Roundston and Clifton. We grabbed a mid afternoon snack in Clifton. I had a chicken and mozzarella sandwich, it was not on bread shaped like a shamrock though. The towns are very pretty, also very quite. Winter is not a very touristy time of year, so things all around (except pubs at night) are ghostly. I got some delightful pictures, but you will have to wait for them.

Here’s something interesting: all of the trees by the coast are swayed one way. Branches do not grow on the other side, why? Because of the wind! They are pretty cool looking, but I don’t think I got a good picture of them.

It’s like 6:30 here now, so we are going to head to town to get some fish and chips. Then hit up the pubs, obv. And hopefully go dancing! Tonight is my last night in Galway, tomorrow I fly to London. That’s all for now, Cheers!