The Sanders Family Travels Abroad for a Year

Good to have you along for our year long adventures in Ireland and other countries. We are working, playing, and schooling amongst our neighbors in Carna, Ireland.

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Carna is along the west coast on Ireland, a little over an hour's drive from Gallway. It is a pretty rural area, and it is rugged and beautiful, physically and culturally.

We will keep you updated with our life, as we settle into a coastal home and integrate into the community. Greg is working in a Family Practice clinic, mentored by Gerard Hooke, whom Greg worked with a few years ago, for many years, in Arlington, Washington state. Gerard and his wife Amanda have settled into this area a few years ago, and are beloved by the community. The clinic was started by Michael Casey, who worked here solo for many years. He now has 3 clinics in Galway county, where he shares his time.

Our 3 children are in the local schools,where the classes are taught in the Irish language, with some English as well. We are exploring Ireland, on weekend drives. Also, periodically we are hopping over to the mainland Europe, for longer adventures.



Thursday, June 9, 2011

Seanadh Mhac Donaill, Carna

Connemara horses



Old stone house ruins




Bog cotton




Sean Foley


Sean Foley took me for a great local walk, near Glinsk. We went up a road, into the hills. There were old stone house ruins, and a panoramic view on the countryside, with the Connemara mountains in the distance. I did not know that one of the photos I took had a rainbow in it. There were Connemara horses running free. We saw a number of lakes that Sean has caught trout in. He showed me the moss that makes up a large part of the bog. Historically, this moss was used for diapers! All natural. There was a planted forest of pines.We saw some bog cotton, which is now threatened. It was quite an idyllic setting, I could only imagine what it would have been like to live here many years ago. Now that my family has left, you get to see a rare photo of myself. Thanks Sean!
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  1. Áine Uí FhoghluaJuly 16, 2011 at 11:54 AM

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  2. Áine Uí FhoghluaJuly 16, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Hi - your photos are amazing - they really capture the magic of Connemara. Hope you and your family enjoyed your stay in Ireland - I remember consoling some very very upset teenagers when Paris left - and the promises of return visits, etc. Hope you enjoyed the St. McDara's music session in Carna Bay Hotel and look forward to seeing photos of the dancers - great night had by all.

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