Galway nights

22C and an early ferry from the island permits us to take the more scenic road along the coast, through the Burren. On asking for water, we are invited for a coffee and learn that all four have strong Berlin connections - two live in Schoenberg and the other two have spent many years living there.
The sun is so intense that we spend lunchtime in Ballyvaughan, before heading on to Galway. Its Friday evening when we reach Spanish Arch in the heart of Galway city. The combination of sun and weekend make Galway THE place to be when the weather is fine. Its a young and vibrant city, epitomised by our host for the next two nights, Betty.
Patty is from New Zealand who takes a relaxed approach to hosting. She gives us a key to the house and let's us loose on the city.
This is the first time in Ireland we have a rest day and its great to just have a lazy day to read, catch up on emails and just cruise on our bikes.
On Saturday evening, we listen to some live music in a pub. The band is good and plays lots of Van Morisson, The Beatles, Paolo Nutini and Simon & Garfunkel.