Me, Andrew, and Margaux in Eyre Square
Andrew enjoying Shop Street
We found out that Galway is a super popular tourist place. The streets were littered with visitors and the weather was perfect. It was equally fun watching people as it was looking at the buildings and shopping. I had a few things to pick up and was on the hunt for some instruments. We went into a tourist shop and grabbed some small stuff and then pressed on.
The first music shop we found was closed, but Opus II was open and had the coolest stuff. I was looking to get a better Irish whistle or a bodhrán, an Irish frame drum. This music shop had them both, so I looked at what they had and couldn't decide just yet. So, we had lunch at a place nearby while I thought it over.
Mussels and Chicken Kofta
Our lunch location was recommended by the Airbnb apartment owner, and was a great choice. No joke, it was right across the street from the music shop. We had mussels and chicken kofta which was all delectable. After lunch, we headed back to the music shop.
After talking with the very nice woman in the store, I was sold on the drum and whistle. She showed me a few ways to play the bodhrán and got me all set up. This will surely take some time to play, but I am ready for the challenge!
My new bodhrán!
and my whistle.
We then went back to the apartment and chilled for a bit before heading out on a short walk. We wanted to see the Spanish Arch and Caoc Arch that remain from the cities front wall from the 1500's, and see the sunset before dinner. Tons of people were chilling out by the river and the sun was doing it's thing.
Spanish Arch and Caoc Arch Built in 1584
The crew basking in the sunset on the River Corrib.
Tomorrow we head down the "Rocky Road to Dublin." We are so sad to realize our trip is almost over.
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