Day 46

I love Ireland. Hands down, this is my favorite country. And Galway my favorite city. Its so beautiful. I spent the day yesterday roaming around the city. I walked around the Claddagh, which is the old fishing village along the coast of Galway Bay. The streets are lined with neat little shops and tons of pubs (just like any city in Ireland.) And there's way less tourists than in Dublin. Today I took a tour bus down through Burren and to the Cliffs of Moher. I got to see the Atlantic Ocean for the first time. It was probably the most amazing thing I've ever seen. Standing there on the edge of a cliff that's over 800 meters high, feeling like you're at the edge of the world. What a rush. Its the first time I've done any kind of tour bus thing like that, but it was a great experience. I got to see all the country of Ireland, and some amazing sites that most people would never think of going to. In the morning I'm taking the train back to Dublin for my last couple of days. There's a few things I didn't get to do the first time I was there because I was still adjusting to my travels. And I'd like to take a day trip down to the Wicklow forest if possible. I can't believe I'll be home in 3 days. I'm so excited to sleep in my bed. And start school. And to see all my family. And Kitty.