After spending most of our time in Ireland on the cliffs and in the countryside, it was strange being in a city again. But, we had a few hours to kill before driving to Dublin and decided to make one last stop in Galway.

Despite the rain, I could sense the city's charm, especially in The Latin Quarter, as we walked by stone-clad cafes, colorful storefronts and art galleries. It was nice to see that the city hadn't been totally taken over by globalization yet.

For lunch, we ordered a hearty fish stew at Maxwells. Definitely hit the spot on a cold, rainy day.

I can't wait to go back and spend some quality time in the city.