We say goodbye to our host, Denis - he gave us lots of good advice to get us started. Off to Galway.

The roads are incredibly narrow and big trucks and coaches pass frequently - yikes.

A very cool pub in Galway, recommended by my friend, Jennifer.

Galway is a good jumping off spot for small towns such as Cong - here is the old church.

Sandra finds a bit of shelter from the drizzle.

There is an old forest road between the church and the castle that is beautifully peaceful.

Our lunch stop - a pub in Leenane.

Inside a cabin next to the Peacocke Hotel that was used in the John Wayne film, The Quiet Man - the life sized figures of the cast members were pretty creepy, but Michael joined them at their table.