I sort of feel like I have never quite got under the skin of Galway - a little bit like a first year Hogwarts student, it feels like I know my way around but haven't quite unleashed all of the magic! I came away from this visit feeling the same - I felt some of the magic of the city but there is more to come. For me that makes it a fairly special place - to enjoy a place but left wanting more! We all really enjoyed our few days in Galway. One of the simple plea...

Our next destination was Salthill in Galway. Our arrival there was a little bit fraught. In a slight hiccup at 1 am, We (Niamh!) *nearly* accidentally cancelled it and were liable for the full cost, but thankfully the owner was understanding and reinstated the booking!! (Lesson learnt - always read the small print and don't multitask when severely under-slept and feeding your 6 month old son!!) We had to collect the keys to the flat from a nearby b&b, bu...

Words Betsy liked this summer! Adventure! Exploring! Wow! 'Mazing! Look beautiful! (Said once she is dressed each day) Nice sleep daddy/mummy? (Asked each morning when she awoke) Holiday house! We're going to the beach! We're going to the beach! Sandcastles Bucketspade (one word) Water! Look water! One, two, threes? (The classic walk, swing, walk between 2 adults) Watch Peppa? Watch Peppa? Watch Peppa?! BOAT! BOATS!