What is interesting as a student, is that we can have access to stay nice to discover the country at reasonable prices. Indeed, Cork University offers scholarships to the International Society to organize cheap trips for students. So, as was the case in Killarney, we registered for this trip in March to three days, this time, we took the side of the small town of Galway, on the edge of Connemara. 
The Cliffs of Moher 
Country roads take us then the Irish side of the Burren (Gaelic An Bhoireann or "stone country"). This plateau grisâtes colors, mixing the green pastures and gray sedimentary rock, covers an area of 300 sq. km. The site has many archaeological sites including many megalithic sites, like the dolmen Poulnabrone Aillwee or cave, towards which we headed. The landscape offers beautiful color contrast between the blue sea and undulating hills of the Burren silver. So we made a visit to the cave Aillwee, a site offering circular tower to the passage which we can discover all sorts of stalagmites, stalactites, waterfalls or relics of bears. The cave, in view of its side vacuum conditions, was a perfect place to hibernate.
After two visits stealth but interesting, we took the road towards Galway. To get more than an hour's drive before arriving in Galway. That said, we follow the tranquil beaches, and the Irish countryside offers lovely green faces closed by small stone walls. Arrival in Galway, we have half an hour to go shopping in the local Lidl. Everyone insists that we will eat during the weekend, in the end it will be pasta carbonara on Friday night and the duo potatoes / peas that form the menu on Saturday. The provision of food and drink do, the hardest part was to fit everything in the bus route. Everyone does their accounts before heading back cottages. And this was after half an hour we had the good surprise to get the side of our small cottages ideally placed on the beach Having arrived before our respective quarters, the view at night could leave us appreciate the beautiful landscape around us. 
After neighborhood in our rooms, the group had formed in the bus, everyone takes the opportunity to get some rest before the big night in the cottage of the organizers. For my part, a small musical moment in the show has imposed itself. The cottages are decorated in a charming and warm side that does not leave us indifferent. The only problem was to pay two euros for one hour of electricity and heating in the house. But with the clever mind, Anthony and Luke thought to make candles we avoid the same time to use the lights of the show. 
And this was after a meal at how delicious that we went to the cottage Vilmal to celebrate our arrival at the cottages. The evening was quite long and the return to the cottage was dynamic, but I'll spare you the details to come in on Saturday and visit our beautiful Aran Islands. 
Depart early morning at around ten hours with a few stragglers still missing the call. But this morning, the timing has to be respected as the boat leaves at ten and a half hours, and there is no further from the day except for the return ... Boarded the small launch, each more or less takes his ease on the benches. The crossing was not a cakewalk for many of us, the star with the move easy. For some, this was the first of which surprise to discover a previously unknown sea sickness there. For my part, I enjoy with others to discover the sea horizon and Galway Bay in a roaring sun. Waves will give heart to joy and sends us a few waltzes destabilizing. The arrival on the Aran Islands is calmer and most of the group rediscovered the joy of being both grounded. Yesterday evening evening was not that happy and that it is felt that on the boat. We are welcome in the port by drivers of minibuses Irish will guide us throughout the day. We randomly assigned buses. With luck, we came across an Irish age sturdy, named Tom. This Irish born and bred, knew the island as the tip of his nose and was able to discover with us a look fun. Questioning us on our studies, our country, the trip was without silence. Initially we have traveled the back roads along the south coast of the island overlooking the small land partitioned by walls rock, green grass growing in abundance in these regions. We make a first stop on the outskirts of an old house left to the neglect of which there remains a section of wall. It also decides to descend on the place of pebbles trying to see the seals in the sea Alas for us, it will be a postponement, the seals have taken fright at the sudden arrival of the group. 
The rest of our journey was to me the most amazing with a side of Ireland never seen before. The driver left us at the edge of a small hamlet of cottages Irish colorful. It marks a break in a small coffee shop Customer consists mostly of hikers came to eat at midday. The place is refreshing and offers a charm that brings unusual warmth and comfort.
In our coffee output, Ireland has discharged one of its heavy showers which she alone has the secret. We struggled against the wind, and pause to avoid finishing soaking wet. The sun was resuming his duties, we began the climb the trail to reach the site of an old fort, located right on the edge of cliffs. The view is simply stunning. Constant dizzy, I could not succumb to the urge take a brief look on emptiness. The site is not protected, everyone is happy to let lie along the cliffs and enjoy the breathtaking view (70 m high). Fear of heights that left me the choice to retire. Despite the failed attempt to get there, my desire is not sated. I refer to those who have experienced, they bring me their impressions giving me dizzy with words. The moment is not to mention a shared pleasure. 
Trail With my friends, we took some photographs well outlined. The amazement is the same as that seized a look at the Pier and on this raging sea. At every glance launched, we take pleasure in the fly. It is clear that at this moment my love for the Irish Sea continues to multiply. Some landscapes remind me of my beloved Britain but having said that where they have been keeping a fingerprint and an identity that leaves no ambiguity. The weather keeps changing from one moment to another, from a sky lit up a rainy dark desire. Bearing in mind the image and sound of these unexpected cliffs, everyone leaves with a feeling of pleasure glorified. 
The day is drawing to close, last walks around the island with scenery unsurpassed leaving us each marble path taken. Visually, this island is a treasure island, full of places of natural beauty that leaves delight. Return to port was brief but appreciated. Fatigue in the legs, it arises in a pub beside the dock to see the match between England and Scotland. We appreciate the small fireplace in the middle of the pub. At five o'clock, it's time to look back at the cottages. Sailing on the waves, the trip is faster than the go. The sun pierced through the obscuring cloud mass gives us a breathtaking panorama on the pier. Glances speak volumes about the fatigue accumulated over the day. Arriving at the cottage, it will shower and rest before starting a new night which ends at a certain hour of the morning. Tomorrow appointment with Galway ... 
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