Ireland July 08
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sunday,
after a hearty breakfast it's time to pack up and say tat ta to everybody, many
flowed 
.
time for me and the 1150 to play on our own, i head west for killarney via the N73,N72 killarney is very touristy and smells of horse poo because of the horse and karts.hotels a plenty.
decided to move on to killorglin BUT found the Gap of Dunloe on my way
stunning and i was no expecting roads like this in Ireland.
rode through the gap and then a small section of the 'Ring of Kerry' and the back to killarney
and finally to killorglin, to a nice B & B.
pictures from the gap of dunloe.
after a hearty breakfast it's time to pack up and say tat ta to everybody, many
flowed .time for me and the 1150 to play on our own, i head west for killarney via the N73,N72 killarney is very touristy and smells of horse poo because of the horse and karts.hotels a plenty.
decided to move on to killorglin BUT found the Gap of Dunloe on my way
stunning and i was no expecting roads like this in Ireland.rode through the gap and then a small section of the 'Ring of Kerry' and the back to killarney
and finally to killorglin, to a nice B & B.pictures from the gap of dunloe.
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garfield
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nice one Ash.....
monday afternoon,
R571-R575-R572-Slieve Mishkiss Mountains including the awesome Healy Pass R574 you would think you were in the alps.
and i had it to myself..
then on to Bantry for the night.
Pictures- Healy Pass
R571-R575-R572-Slieve Mishkiss Mountains including the awesome Healy Pass R574
you would think you were in the alps.and i had it to myself.
.then on to Bantry for the night.
Pictures- Healy Pass
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tuesday,
Bantry-Skibberern-Clonakitty-Youghall.
via N71,N25 and all the minor roads in between.
first pictures-Crookhaven, where i had the beach to my self.
[the coastguard got a call of a report of a beached whale]
pictures 4-5 = Baltimore a tiny seaside village full of merkins [on holiday]
Bantry-Skibberern-Clonakitty-Youghall.
via N71,N25 and all the minor roads in between.
first pictures-Crookhaven, where i had the beach to my self.
[the coastguard got a call of a report of a beached whale]
pictures 4-5 = Baltimore a tiny seaside village full of merkins
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Thunder
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Baltimore a tiny seaside village full of merkins
Merkin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A merkin (first use, according to the OED, 1617) is a pubic wig, originally worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia to eliminate lice or disguise the marks of syphilis. There are many different ways of wearing a merkin, although most involve placing the merkin on the vulva or the scrotum.
Some nice shots there Ash and a decription where your enjoyment of the trip comes through. I'm guessing you'll be back for more in the future?
SUMMARY,
Loved every minute of my stay in Ireland, the people are warm and friendly.
fuel prices are 20% lower than the UK but everything else is dearer
.
no need to book accommodation as there are B&B's everywhere and welcome bikers with open arms..[30-60 euros]pp
most of the roads i traveled on were empty and in a good state of repair 'BUT' be warned they love chippings and most roads are topped with them
so a smooth ride soon becomes a distant memory.
boreens are small roads with grass in the middle and multi surfaced, but take you to some great places.
most fuel stations have shops/deli's etc so food and snacks are plentiful. not many fast food places unlike the UK which is a good thing.
as Arnie says 'I'L BE BACK' [sorry Ireland].
and lastly but by no means least. A massive thank you to AIDAN AND JOCKSER for planning my route for me [AND MANDY FOR THE SUNSHINE[ as it was a big thing that i did not have to worry about what with my problems as they are.
i have said it before if i can do it so can you.
PS,
a GS is a ideal bike for Ireland as the surfaces are varied and you can see everything.
Loved every minute of my stay in Ireland, the people are warm and friendly.
fuel prices are 20% lower than the UK but everything else is dearer
.no need to book accommodation as there are B&B's everywhere and welcome bikers with open arms.
.[30-60 euros]ppmost of the roads i traveled on were empty and in a good state of repair 'BUT' be warned they love chippings and most roads are topped with them
so a smooth ride soon becomes a distant memory.boreens are small roads with grass in the middle and multi surfaced, but take you to some great places.
most fuel stations have shops/deli's etc so food and snacks are plentiful. not many fast food places unlike the UK which is a good thing.
as Arnie says 'I'L BE BACK' [sorry Ireland].
and lastly but by no means least. A massive thank you to AIDAN AND JOCKSER for planning my route for me [AND MANDY FOR THE SUNSHINE[ as it was a big thing that i did not have to worry about what with my problems as they are.
i have said it before if i can do it so can you.
PS,
a GS is a ideal bike for Ireland as the surfaces are varied and you can see everything.
Cracking pics there Ash.
I'm glad that the route suited you and that you had a good few days.
I'm glad that the route suited you and that you had a good few days.
typing with a back scratcher is funMerkin
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A merkin (first use, according to the OED, 1617) is a pubic wig, originally worn by prostitutes after shaving their genitalia to eliminate lice or disguise the marks of syphilis. There are many different ways of wearing a merkin, although most involve placing the merkin on the vulva or the scrotum.
Some nice shots there Ash and a decription where your enjoyment of the trip comes through. I'm guessing you'll be back for more in the future?
.American tourists
[merkins]i had a great time, you have a beautiful country that i hope does not get spoiled by idyoughts.
PS
i wish i could of typed better information as it was so much more than my words say.
and more than i could of ever thought possible after my opps and on a BMW R1150GS.
i am a lucky boy.
Great pics Ash I'm sooooo glad you enjoyed your trip here
Told ya I wouldn't let you down with the weather
Told ya I wouldn't let you down with the weather
Great pics Ash I'm sooooo glad you enjoyed your trip here
Told ya I wouldn't let you down with the weather
BOWT time you got something rite [Aidens words not mine].
i would'nt dream of saying such things.[cough]
(RIP) Bin Ridin
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Great to hear you had a good trip, fair play to ya!
Bin
Bin
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