Man from Aran

Have you ever seen the Man from Aran anywhere? I think he's selling some typical goods from the Aran Islands, and as we've never been there before, I set out with a friend to explore these islands off Galway. We took a ferry there and then arrived in the sunshine on Inishmore (Irish: Árainn Mhór) (i.e. "Great Aran"), the biggest of the Aran Islands.


"The island is famous for its strong Irish culture, loyalty to the Irish language, and a wealth of Pre-Christian and Christian ancient sites including Dún Aengus, described as "the most magnificent barbaric monument in Europe" by George Petrie.

Inis Mór is a major tourist destination, with Bed & Breakfast accommodation scattered across the island. Private minibuses, horse-drawn carriages and bicycles are the main methods of getting about for the numerous tourists who visit the island in the summer months, the majority of which are the Irish themselves. There is small museum illustrating the history of Dún Aenghusa and its possible functions. Nearby are a Neolithic tomb and a small heritage park at Dún Eochla, featuring examples of a traditional thatched cottage and an illegal poteen distillery." (from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inishmore)

I am telling you, this trip was one of the most original ones I did so far - and by this I mean it was so relaxing, so interesting and insightful to spend a weekend on an island where people still know Irish, and there's a different pace of life. The scenery is just absolutely amazing, and I just think everyone should have been there at least once in his/her life.