I always love heading into town on a crisp winters Saturday morning, especially on the foggy mornings. There is something magical about seeing the Christmas lights twinkling in the misty backdrop and the steam rising from everyone’s warm cups of coffee. My first stop is always a browse through Galway Market, taking in the hustle and bustle, as people gather their vegetables, bread, cheese, and various treats. Listening to the “howya’s” from stallholders and the “sure how would ya be” from customers (a solid Irish answer, meaning there’s nothing to complain about), who catch up like old friends after a week apart- stall holders gathering the customer’s order from memory as they continue the chat. The market always brings a great atmosphere to the city’s streets.
After weaving my way through the market crowds, I head straight to Charlie Byrne’s book shop, my favourite bookshop in Galway, full of a mixture of old and new books- there’s always a new book to pick up! Next, I head over to Magpie bakery to grab a loaf a sourdough, buttery pastry, and a cup of Calendar coffee and find a little cosy corner to sit down, savouring my coffee and pastry while reading my new book.
Once finished, I head back through the market, grab my groceries (I always get the groceries on the way home so I’m not lugging heavy bags around all morning!)-eggs, cheese, veg, hummus, sundried tomatoes and of course a bag of “Danny doughnuts”. Then I head home, and I unpack everything and make a delicious lunch from my market haul-rounding it all off with a steaming hot cup of tea (Barry’s of course), a “Danny Doughnut” and reading another chapter or two of my new books!
Let me know in the comments some of your weekend rituals,
Until next time loveens,
Galway Girl x