Annie pictured above is what the Claddagh fishermen used for fishing in the Galway Bay, she was used to take "pete" (bog used as fire wood) to the Aran Islands were they bartered for fish that the island locals caught. Then they would take the fish back to mainland and sell the fish for a nice little profit.
Click HERE for updated pictures of the trip so far.
Some observations I noticed so far here in Ireland.
1. Small cars
2. small roads (very)
3. high bath tubs (easy to misjudge and trip)
4. Guinness and lots of it.
5. Bacon is not so good, but the sausage links are!
6. Coffee and tea are great.
7. Not Cheap (pint of guinness 3.9 euros about $5, not too bad but the food seems to be more expensive 9 or 10 euros for a burger)
Lastly, we are learning a ton of History from our great bus driver Mick and each time we step foot in the bus he starts a new lesson along with some corny jokes. Tomorrow we head out of Galway and go to Tullamore for a few nights.
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Great pictures! Finn & I were looking at them. Finn would like to see some more Flat Stanley pics! Of course, he would like more of Aunt Lori too! Sounds like an awesome trip! Have fun! Sheree & Finn
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