Galway Getaway

 We returned from England to enjoy some time with my sister-in-law Ann, and nephew and niece Billy and Emily (oh, and of course Emily's cute baby Jack).  They were on their way to Joey's (another nephew) wedding in Denmark

 While the weather was dry, it was freezing.  The wind was terrible.  We drove up to Glendalough, and I hid some Easter eggs for the kids among the tombstones?  I am not sure if that was irreverent?  In any case, no one wanted to stay long (me least of all).

 However, they were only in town for a few days, so we decided to take a quick road trip west; all the west to the other side of Ireland.  I took Shayne along. The first day we stopped in Galway, and then found a small B&B in a charming little village on the sea named Kinvarra.  Then it was on to the famous Cliffs of Moher.

They were breathtaking, but so was the road to get there. I can not remember a more rocky place, full of stone fences and grazing livestock.  However, it was freezing again, and the wind was so strong, I thought I would be blown off the cliffs to my death.  Apparently it has happened before?

That night we ate at a quaint place called Moran's on the wier.  They specialized in Oysters and a 7th generation seafood chowder recipe.  Shayne loved the Oysters.  Billy - not so much.  I guess he is not into slimy sea water.

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 The next day we woke up to clear skies.  The wind was not as strong so we went down to the village to explore the local castle.

 Shayne was in a good mood and enjoyed walking along the rock wall to the castle.  We explored the inside and tried to imagine what it would have been like to live there.

 Before too long we were back on the road, driving to Dublin.  Shayne was in heaven in the back seat, reading her book.  The adults enjoyed fun and interesting conversations all the way home. It is always great to be with family and get to know each other better.