GALWAY

Leaving Cliffs of Moher the weather was looking better and better. To the point that we actually HAD to stop to snap some of these wonderful postcards.

The good ambiance continued all the way through Galway as we had a great accommodation in what is usually student dormitory during the rest of the year.

But we also got the chance (read: toddler was cooperative to let us eat) to dine in a proper restaurant. Several course meal. What did we enjoy, I will share in a separate post regarding culinary scene in Ireland.

Famous for being the festival capital of Ireland, hosting over hundred festivals and events per year, Galway was busy and bustling that day.

People on the streets, young and old, but mostly tourists.

We walked the colorful Latin quarter passing many shops and museum shops that sell traditional Irish engagement jewelry; The Claddagh ring.

I remember a friend having her future husband surprising her with one of these rings that represents Love (heart), Loyalty (crown) and Friendship (hands).

There’s actually a whole science behind how to wear it and what it tells about your love status.

Whether you’re into rings or not it’s probably one of the most memorable types of gifts or souvenirs.

We already had all of our gifts and presents ready, so nothing there for us.

We said hello to Oscar Wild and his friend, grabbed a drink and sat in the car.

 The replica of the original statue erected 1999 in Tartu, is a work of Estonian artist Tiiu Kirsipuu. It represents Oscar Wilde & Eduard Vilde, two writers and their cultural connections. Although the men never met in real life, they had a lot in common. They lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, wrote in different genres and languages, and both of them faced censorship and persecution for their views. They also both visited Paris, where they died and are buried.

The road was long and another fantastic location was ahead of us!

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