Absolutely. Just a day into our trip, I had already fallen in love with Ireland. Despite the cold and the rain, I loved the friendliness of the people, the live music (everywhere), and the endless green pastures (nature!). Here are a few more highlights:
- We take a tour to the Cliffs of Moher. Our tour guide (Desmond) was a hilarious little old man who sang horrendous versions of traditional Irish songs, told jokes and had interesting driving skills. The Cliffs of Moher were beautiful and impressive and frightening. We arrived just as a storm was passing. The light that came through the dark clouds was gorgeous; a vibrant rainbow (and its subtle shadow) soon appeared (in Ireland!). The wind was insane and the views even more so. I love the photos from that day.
- Could I be any more obsessed with accents? I absolutely loved listening and imitating the Irish take on English. It’s perfect.
- Pubs are great. While going out in Spain can be fun, I found the nightlife in Ireland more enjoyable in some aspects. It is much more casual and less intense. People of all ages hang out in pubs (and families, too!). And live music of any kind makes me unbelievably happy. My favorite was the last evening in Galway. The two guys sang old classics (The Beatles, Johnny Cash, Tom Petty, etc.) and drank Guinness while we all sang along. Yay.
So sad to leave. I’d go back any day.
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