Doolin

I'm staying at a wonderful hostel on a small river in the tiny town of Doolin, in county clare. They are renowned for their traditional music which is performed at informal jam sessions in the few local pubs in town. So far this place is perfect, a coffee shop, a small deli/grocery and a crafts store which sells used books. Coffee, food and books. Perfect. Awesome scenery as well and this hostel is really cosey. Went to see Cliffs of Moher today, which are close by to Doolin. Pretty good but i liked Giants Causeway and Fair Head much better. Tons of tourists at Moher. Last night i went to The Crane in Galway city and saw a traditional music set, with about 10-12 musicians and singers. All improv, unplaned jam. It was wicked. 3 fiddles, 2 accordians, 2 banjos, 1 guitar, 1 madolin (thingy), a small flute, and later two people who sang and played guitar along with everyone else. Talked with an older women from galway about life and such. Upstairs "crooked still" from Boston was playing.. what are the chances that a boston band plays while in the same pub as me.? sold out though. too bad. Internet is expensive and the free kind usually doesn't let you upload pics.. Maybe, soon. Just think: green.