It seems strange now thinking back why Dino and I decided to make a stopover at Doolin, Ireland on our road trip. This town composing of one street will remain a dear memory of mine.
It took two hours to get from Galway to Doolin.We quickly checked in the hostel by the river stream then hung out by the little garden in front of the hostel house. (striking up a conversation is a talent of mine and it became my duty between our 2 women team).
As the night falls, we hit up the first bar on the end of the street. It was packed with people mingling with a pint of beer in hand. The bar was standing full of people waiting to refill their glass of goodness and the bartenders are working like ninjas (and of course they must be drinking too). The musicians are stomping the ground and singing their lungs out while making harmonic sounds to go with it. The place was full of vibes unimaginable for such a small cross road in the mid of nowhere.
"So! what are you two doing in this little town?"
"Well, for the drinks of course"
I love these little conversation. In these atmosphere, people of all backgrounds come together with no pretentious attitude.
"We are from America, and we love Doolin so much, we been coming here for two weeks every year for almost 5 years now. It's our dream."
It's these small things people say that allows for creativity in imagining what their lives are like and what it could be and has been.
"You can take the glass to the next pub or just put it on the street, the staff will collect it in the morning."
I took the glass to the next pub and the next and the next, which ultimately ended up back in the hostel and back in Vancouver becoming my favourite cup. It'll always remind me of the simplicity of how some people live their lives.
Some work to visit a place again and again.
Some people work in a small little pub in a small little town.
Some own shops on a side of a beautiful country road, supplying to whoever needs a postcard.
It's always more beautiful and precious when looking back and I am learning to look forward and enjoy now. Even though now doesn't feel like the best time.
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