Our last sight visit in Dublin sent us off smiling. Friends of the Elderly was such an incredible opportunity to sit down and talk to a group of individuals from whom we could learn so much from, and in return, they could learn from us. They were so inspiring, sharing stories of their experiences growing up in Ireland, and offering advice for us as we embark on our future endeavors. The atmosphere was upbeat and inviting, as we not only got to form a bond with these individuals through words, but through song and dance as well. They pulled us up onto our feet and we danced our hearts out! It was also pretty funny to see Dr. Herbert sing a song with one of the men! It was very hard to leave, as I could have stayed for hours, laughing and talking with this amazing group of people.
We arrived to Galway and immediately began to explore. The city is much quieter than Dublin, but there are still so many pubs to enjoy and shops to visit. The views of the water and lush greenery are breathtaking. We took a trip to the Cliffs of Moher on Thursday, which was absolutely exhilarating, as we all enjoyed “living on the edge”. The sun was shining and our hike along the top of the cliffs was one I will never forget. On Saturday, we spent the day at the Aran Islands. Although it was a bit rainy, the island has so much history, beautiful cliffs, and inviting locals that were proud to show us around. We spent a good amount of time in the sweater shop, where we picked up handmade wool gifts for our friends and family back home. On Sunday we are visiting a wine and cheese bar, and will spend the day in town at the market. All 9 of us refuse to accept the fact that our time here in Ireland is coming to an end.
Our last sight visit in Dublin sent us off smiling. Friends of the Elderly was such an incredible opportunity to sit down and talk to a group of individuals from whom we could learn so much from, and in return, they could learn from us. They were so inspiring, sharing stories of their experiences growing up in Ireland, and offering advice for us as we embark on our future endeavors. The atmosphere was upbeat and inviting, as we not only got to form a bond with these individuals through words, but through song and dance as well. They pulled us up onto our feet and we danced our hearts out! It was also pretty funny to see Dr. Herbert sing a song with one of the men! It was very hard to leave, as I could have stayed for hours, laughing and talking with this group of people.
We arrived to Galway and immediately began to explore. The city is much quieter than Dublin, but there are still so many pubs to enjoy and shops to visit. The views of the water and lush greenery are breathtaking. We took a trip to the Cliffs of Moher on Thursday, which was absolutely exhilarating, as we all enjoyed “living on the edge”. The sun was shining and our hike along the top of the cliffs was one I will never forget. On Saturday, we spent the day at the Aran Islands. Although it was a bit rainy, the island has so much history, beautiful cliffs, and inviting locals that were proud to show us around. We spent a good amount of time in the sweater shop, where we picked up handmade wool gifts for our friends and family back home. On Sunday we are visiting a wine and cheese bar, and will spend the day in town at the market. All 9 of us refuse to accept the fact that our time here in Ireland is coming to an end.