More Inis Mor

Today, I returned to the island of Inis Mor, this time accompanied by Mom, Dad, Katie, and Rick. We got to the island around 1:45 and had until 5:00 (when the last ferry left) to spend there. Almost as soon as we set foot on the coast, we found a mini tour bus. Our guide was a wonderful local man who's first language is Gaelic and who therefore has a very thick brogue. Most people on the Aran Islands communicate in Gaelic, one of the last territories in the country to do so.

We rode up to the same fortress that I explored two weeks ago. After the hike up a steepish hill, we enjoyed the scenery while remaining far enough from the edge to prevent Mom from having a heart attack. We had four cameras for the five of us and I think we took about 150 pictures in one hour.
The way back down the hill is less strenuous, but still dangerous because of the slippery rocks and mud puddles. We shopped for a little while in some of the local sweater shops and had lunch at a picnic table while it rained.

One of the shop owners caught a ride on our bus on our way back. We dropped her off at her house, which was a perfect traditional Irish cottage. My Dad took this picture from the bus window.

Lastly, the bus took us to the Seven Churches which were the ruins of seven ancient churches. I did not go to this part of the island on my bike, so it was cool to see. The cemetery is gorgeous with all the Celtic crosses.

We came back to Galway on the last ferry of the day and ate dinner in Busker Browns. A good time was had by all.

I just enjoyed a Hershey bar from home and I think it was the best chocolate bar I've ever had. Hersheys are near impossible to find here so I've missed them. Galaxy, Cadbury, and Yorkie bars are good, but nothing beats a good ol' plain Hershey bar straight out of PA. What a Halloween treat!