I'm just back from the Galway Volvo Ocean Race,the first major event for the Monster Cafe. It was a brilliant two weeks for Galway. The marina/docks looked beautiful and with live free concerts each night, different events during the day, the crowds flooded the ocean Village in each day creating a vibrant atmosphere.

 The first weekend was hectic and I ran out of all my supplies, I think most of the other traders did too, as no one was expecting the crowds that came to welcome in the Green Dragon. The sun came out on the second week and turned us all into lobsters. I really did start to think I had the little van down in the south of France. I was set up next to the Guinness tent and Duane's Fish Shop, had reat craic with the lads from Clifden. Good food Ireland weren't far away either, so We all ate quite well, maybe a bit too well!

The 12 hour days were tough going, but I'd great help from friends and family.Thank you!

I'm taking a week off before I head back on the route around Sligo Town.