All the craic makes for a class night

Another fabulous weekend. Galway just keeps getting better and better.

Saturday I went to the market again with my roommate Hilary, and I had the best doughnut of my life. Hilary had had one last week, so she told me how amazing they were, but I saw that for myself when we got there and there was a line of about ten people all waiting for these coca or cinnamon pastries. SO GOOD! It was nice and doughy in the middle and the sweet cinnamon on the outside; yum. When we got home, we started planning some travels for weekends to come. Portugal and Spain are in the line-up... I'll keep you posted :)

So Sunday! We found this amazing church that is just a twenty minute walk from our apartments (which I've learned is not far at all in the grand scheme of things). The atmosphere was great, everyone was so friendly. Worship and the message reminded me of my home church. Plus tea and biscuits afterward :) Who could ask for more!

I'm a big coffee person, but the whole tea and milk thing
has really grown on me. It's so yummy!

Now to the highest point of the weekend! Last week we met some Irish lads at Kelly's pub, and they invited us over for tea last night. That being lovely in itself, we then went over to another friend's house for a night of tacos and music. It was arguably my best experience in Ireland so far. Thirteen people, five instruments, and so much music. They would pass the instruments around depending on which Irish or American tune they wanted to play next and who could play the different parts. I was so impressed with all the musicality! Each person in the group contributed something musically. If one person started a song, the other instruments would join in (or improvise if they didn't know the progression) and sing beautiful harmonies on the chorus and verses if they knew it. I was so impressed! They were all surprised when we told them nothing like this ever really happens in America, even coming from a school like Concordia that is known for musicality of its students. Not that I don't think we have the talent, but the music last night and the atmosphere just can't compare with Open Mic night in the Maize (even though I love that too!). I was giddy the whole walk home. An absolutely amazing night :) Great way to end the weekend and kick off my fourth week in Ireland.