So I got into Dublin Thursday night of the first weekend in November. I took a bus from the city to Galway where Tory came and picked me up, and after a quick dinner at her apartment, we were off to a pub. I got my first Guinness!
We headed in early though, because we had an early morning ahead of us. Aran Islands in the morning!
Friday morning we woke up bright and early and took a bus to the ferry docks, where we then took a ferry to the Aran Islands. When we got to the islands, we went to get some food before renting bikes to ride up to the cliffs. Seeing as I hadn't ridden a bike since I was oh, about 10, I was a little nervous, to say the least. But we all were great! The bike ride was so much fun, and we passed tons of sheep, cows, and BEAUTIFUL rainbows on the way.
Partway through our bike ride, it DOWNPOURED. But, as it does in Ireland, it lasted about 2 minutes before stopping, but of course we were all soaked though. Rain-lover that I am though, I loved it.
The cliffs themselves were BEAUTIFUL. I really just have no words, so I'll just throw you a few pictures.
Loved loved loved them! After spending some time up there, we headed back so as to not miss the ferry back to Galway. We relaxed in bed for a LONG time and watched P.S. I Love You, because Galway wasn't enough Irish for us haha. And then it was off to another bar. Friday night was by far the best night, and we all had a really good time. The band was PHENOMENAL and we just all had a great time listening and dancing and singing.
Saturday was my day in Galway, and Tory and I explored the open markets and stuff in the downtown area. We bought each other Claddagh Rings, because apparently to buy one for yourself is bad luck and means you won't find love! I also bought some other jewelry and such, and then we had the most fantastic falafel I've ever had. Afterwards we headed to a bar where we sat outside for about 2-3 hours and enjoyed hot whiskey and Irish coffees. So yummy. Then we had a yummy dinner of fish and chips and shepherd's pie. Mmm-mmm good.
I got to see some BEAUTIFUL views of Galway along with enjoying a walk on the beach with Tory. The sunset was beautiful. After our wanderings, we headed home to relax for a little bit before going out for the night again.
Then we were off for our last night in Galway. We had a great time but headed home early, since I had to be up super early for my bus back to Dublin. I was so so sad today, but I KNOW that I'll be back to Galway someday. I had so much fun, and a very belated thank you to Tory for taking me around.
"I've traveled around I've been all over this world
Boys I ain't never seen nothin' like a Galway girl" 
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