Monday, September 17, 2007

More Galway

So, my statement about just needing to sleep apparently could not be met at the one-night-last-minute hostel. First, the beds were all wood bunk beds with slats underneath, which isn't a problem when it's a mattress, but when you're "sleeping" on a foam, you definitely notice it. However, I was exhausted and fell right asleep and slept for about 4 hours straight before this alarm started going off down the street. Kind of like a car alarm, but it kept going off all night. It would be going for anywhere from 30-60 minutes and then it would get turned off and that would last for around 10 before it would start again. Luckily, the laundry in the sink went a lot better then expected as I picked quick drying underoos for the next day and so at least the night wasn't a complete waste... And then, as soon as I could check into my much nicer hostel yesterday, I did proper laundry and feel much better today.
Went for a nice walk yesterday around the beach in Claddagh, kind of like a district of Galway, and this walk including a walk out on the causeway to Mutton Island. How could I resist something called Mutton? I mean, come on! There was a gate just before I got to the island, though, so I didn't actually get there, but it was quite the straight, windy adventure. Other than that, I looked around the downtown area, bought some (ie. too much) stuff, did laundry and slept, which felt very good.
Not sure what today will be as this isn't the kind of place that has things to see in town, it's all about the day trips. Since I'm here for one more full day, I'm giving myself more time to decide which one to do since they aren't cheap. Originally, the plan was a day to Inishmore, one of the Aran Islands, but I'm starting to think that the Cliffs of Moher are maybe an option. We'll see.
Oh, and I haven't changed the time setting on this thing since it would change all my entries, but I am actually posting one hour earlier then it says, in case it matters...
Cheers!

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