Author
Allison Harpole.
Location
NUI Galway, Ireland
Student Bloggers
Serenity by the Shore
January 24, 2015 “Have you decided what you are going to do today?” Our B&B host asked as she placed our ordered breakfast of pancakes in front of us. “I think we are going to try to go to Inishbofin,” I replied. She didn’t seem to think our travel… More
My Heart Tonight Is In Ireland
January 23, 2015 With my huge hiking pack on my back and camera bag on my arm, I greeted Gabbi in the lobby and we began our first trip of the semester to Clifden, the largest town in Connemara. The lady at the tourism office recommended the town, but… More
The Fields of Athenry
Eager to travel, I took my first day trip with my new friend, Adrienne. We originally planned to go to the seaside village of Kinvara, but the Bus station rudely informed me that the only bus going to Kinvara would leave Galway at 3 p.m. That was too… More
Homestay with an Irish Family: Day 3
18 January 2015 For my last day with my home stay family, I soaked in the quiet morning of a room of my own as much as I could before moseying to the kitchen for breakfast. It was bittersweet to think that today my weekend was coming to an end. On one… More
Homestay with an Irish Family: Day 2
17 January 2015 9:30 a.m. and my warm body snuggled into the comforts of my covers. I was so cozy that I hated to get out of bed, but also eager to eat a home cooked breakfast and begin my day with my host family. I pulled myself out of bed and prepped… More