Connemara was one of the most beautiful parts of Ireland I have ever seen!!! Myself and couple of friends took a tour through Connemara and also visited Kylemore Abbey. Connemara is known for the beautiful scenery and the friendliness and warmth of the people who live there. I got to see the ruins of the Famine Village and even see the remains of original houses left behind by those trying to escape the famine.
At the start of the tour it was very rainy, but around noon it became sunny and the scenery was even more beautiful. The mountains were truly amazing, I have never seen anything like it before. The tour guide on the bus was very knowledgeable, and was very interesting to listen to. There was many opportunities for us to get off the bus and take amazing pictures!
While we were at Kylemore Abbey we got lunch and went into the castle. It was absolutely beautiful! We also went into the gothic chapel which was also amazing. After spending a few hours there it was time to get back on the bus. We drove into county Mayo which was beautiful just like the rest of Ireland. On the way back to Galway we stopped at a wishing tree which was one of my favorite parts of the day. Next we stopped and learned how to cut turf which is what most people use to heat their homes in Ireland. The bus driver played traditional Irish music for our ride back home, which reminded me of my family because they play the Irish station on WFUV on Sundays. I smiled thinking about them listening to the music and looking out the window at the beautiful mountains as the sun was setting. We had one more stop before getting back to Galway and that was at the cottage from the well known movie, 'The Quiet Man'.
I had a great day at Connemara and Kylemore Abbey! This was definitely one of my favorite days this semester.
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