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Galway
Galway
Over the course of 4 amazing weeks, I got to experience one of the most amazing cities I've ever traveled to. I was even lucky enough to be there during the Galway International Arts Festival. Here are just some of my memories from the trip.
Me in front of the Quadrangle on NUIG campus on my first day.
Menlo Castle on campus across the River Corrib.
Me in my NUI Galway sweatshirt in Salthill. (Not the best beach weather.)
The Les Girafes parade taking place as part of GIAF.
My professor, some friends, and I at the Spanish Arch.
Maura, Jess, and I are Taylor's Bar in the Westend.
Invited behind the bar at our favorite beer garden: O'Connell's.
Me in front of the Galway Cathedral, a landmark of Galway.
A little chilly on a walking mural tour of Galway with Karen O'Leary.
Our dollar on the wall at Oslo Bar in Galway.
With the dancers from Trad on the Prom.
Watching street art in the works in downtown Galway.
Food
Food
I ate so many amazing meals across my travels, but here are some of the highlights and the most photogenic meals.
My first fish and chips of the trip from a pub in Dublin.
Delicious sushi from Tomodachi Sushi Bar.
The greatest carbonara from Freddy's.
A mixed board from Sheridans Cheesemongers.
Our welcome night dinner at Brasserie on the Corner.
Fantastic bruschetta from Trattoria Magnetti.
Some beautiful strawberries from the Galway market.
Pork belly tapas from Black Cat in Salthill.
Our favorite chips (that we got regularly) from Pratai in O'Connell's.
Learning
Learning
I did get some classwork done between all the sight-seeing in Ireland. I absolutely loved my classes and the MAET program. Learn more about the work I did on my blog, or get more information about the program and apply to have an amazing summer yourself!
Exploring Ozobots with classmate Mary.
Visiting the Maker Space in the NUIG library.
Presenting my Wicked Problems project with John and Bethany.
Our CFTF (Creatively Focused Technology Fluent) mindsets for the semester.
Learning about history and culture at the Galway City Museum.
Creating a questions-based game experience with Maura.
Speed dating activity sharing different EdTech tools.
Presenting my maker project to the class.
Creating whipped cream to learn about TPACK with Anne.
Limerick
Limerick
We took the train to Limerick on a Saturday and spent some time exploring the city and learning about its history.
A view of King John's Castle.
The coolest drinking fountain I've ever seen - Richard Russell Memorial Fountain at People's Park.
Me in the courtyard at King John's.
Some very cool street art in Limerick.
Jess and I got in some trouble.
St Saviours Dominican Church.
Connemara
Connemara
We took a tour to Connemara National Park from Galway. We stopped at some small towns and photo ops along the way before hiking up Diamond Hill in the park.
View of Diamond Hill from the bottom.
View from the top of Diamond Hill.
Me at the top of Diamond Hill after hiking up 1,439 feet.
Maura, Jess, and I at the top of the hike.
Leenane Village, at the head of Killary harbour.
Kylemore Abbey in Connemara.
Inis Mór
Inis Mór
Inis Mór is the largest of the Aran Islands. We took a boat on a day trip there, biked around the island, then rode the ferry under the Cliffs of Moher.
Dún Aonghasa fort on the island.
Paige, Maura, and I biking around the island.
Me at Kilmurvey Beach.
View of Cliffs of Moher from the boat.
View of town from the ferry.
My professor Chris riding his bike along the coast.
Dublin
Dublin
When I got to Ireland, I spent a few days exploring Dublin on my own.
O'Connell Monument during Dublin Pride.
Dublin pride parade.
Fusilier's Arch, an entrance to St. Stephen's Greek park.
Went on a tour of the gorgeous Dublin Castle.
Outside view of St. Patrick's Cathedral.
The gardens and coach house of Dublin Castle, home to an art exhibit.
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