Set off early from Belfast. He or she who shall not be named was at the wheel. Twice around the roundabout and we were out of there. Conflicts with Siri, roadworks requiring a complete re-route, tractors, and roundabouts tested this driver but he came through with flying colours.
We took a detour to Ballintubber Abbey where Mark’s grandmother’s ashes had been placed. It was very special to see and visit her final resting place.
We arrived in Galway about 3pm Wayne and I went for an exploratory walk through the tourist-heavy town and along the beautiful river. 
We then caught up with friends, Jo and Dave from Sarina, who had been in Belfast prior to our arrival there. We didn’t think our paths would cross but luck of the Irish, here in Galway, we were able to spend a few hours together.
The three boys had us in stitches as they each regaled travel stories. Wayne and Dave befriended an Irishman also named Dave. This guy loved ‘Home and Away’, had travelled to Australia before so had many points to clarify, and showed off his Connacht rugby green room to the awe-struck duo.
Wayne and Mark bought another shirt in honour of the pub – Murty Rabbits.
2019 UK Trip 