Galway
Galway
 
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Saturday in old Galway.
Saturday in old Galway.
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the open air market around St. Nicholas church in Galway was pretty sparse.
the open air market around St. Nicholas church in Galway was pretty sparse.
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There was a lot of seafood, however.
There was a lot of seafood, however.
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You can see that it was a bit nippy as we walked around.
You can see that it was a bit nippy as we walked around.
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St Nicholas (yes, that St. Nick) church has wonderful stained glass. No one is certain when building of the church started, but it was finished in 1320.
St Nicholas (yes, that St. Nick) church has wonderful stained glass. No one is certain when building of the church started, but it was finished in 1320.
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These represent the four apostles who wrote the gospls.
These represent the four apostles who wrote the gospls.
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This "tomb" of a Templar was brought back from Malta after the Crusades.
This "tomb" of a Templar was brought back from Malta after the Crusades.
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Thirteen families ran Galway for a long time. I think these are called "devices."
Thirteen families ran Galway for a long time. I think these are called "devices."
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Galway & chiles?
Galway & chiles?
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You don't have to be able to read the sign to know what this is.
You don't have to be able to read the sign to know what this is.
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Loking back at St. Nicholas. It is the largest parish church in Ireland.
Loking back at St. Nicholas. It is the largest parish church in Ireland.
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Fall is here
Fall is here
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We could not resist taking apicture of this menu in Galway with its mix of Irish and Mexican food.
We could not resist taking apicture of this menu in Galway with its mix of Irish and Mexican food.
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Not just toursists shop here. I would say that most of the people were local.
Not just toursists shop here. I would say that most of the people were local.
 
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