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First trip abroad -- over the pond

by kaloz - last update: Nov 11, 2002

Ah! Glorious youth

Glen Kolm Cille
I made this trip while a young man of 21. My grandmother had passed away, and when the estate was settled, mother announced that the whole family was going to Ireland, birthplace of her mother. I was just establishing myself as an adult, and living elsewhere. The idea of a family vacation held no interest, but this was an opporturnity. There plan was to rent an Irish cottage and day trip in a rented car. Along for the ride would be: mom, dad, sis, her husband, and their two kids, all in a rented Fiat!! No thanks.
I said I would go, but have my own adventure, and meet them at the reletives after a fortnight. So I packed my bicycle, and joined them.
Picturesque Village

Rotten Kid

What I did was not very nice, but I can not change it now. So we arrived in Shannon, and I assembled my bicycle while the crew went off to get the rental car. Then we parted ways. I had a wonderful time bicycling Ireland. It is a beautiful country. Even though you have been told about green Ireland, it doesn't prepare you for all the green. I can't describe it. You have to go and see for yourself.

Roots

After two weeks on my bike, it was time to meet the relatives in Bell Mullet. We spent a week meeting my grandmother's family and had a wonderful time.
Top o' the morn

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Pros:"Friendly, colorful folk, in an eyecatching setting"
Cons:"I don't recall any cons"
In A Nutshell:"Go there, Ireland is a must see!!"
kaloz's Ireland Travel Tips

OverviewThings to Do
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Restaurants
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Hotels & Accommodations
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Nightlife
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
 
Tourist TrapsWarnings Or Dangers
Tips: 4 - Photos: 4
 
Transportation
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5
Local Customs
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3
 
Packing Lists
Tips: 1 - Photos: 1
Shopping
 
Sports Travel
Tips: 2 - Photos: 2
General Tips
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5

kaloz's Ireland Travelogues
Title [Click to view]Travel YearPictures
My bicycles trip to IrelandJuly, 1983 8
A day in Glen Colm KilleJuly, 1983 8
My Favorite PicturesJuly, 1983 8

Comments for kaloz about Ireland
mustertal Mon Sep 6, 2004 11:08 UTC
 I must return again soon,it's been 40 years since I last went to Ireland.
Wolverine_13 Sun Feb 8, 2004 19:47 UTC
 I love the cliffs of mohor!!! and I will never say no to swiss girls!!!!
ettenaj Thu Jan 22, 2004 20:39 UTC
 Paddy's or mineral water? No contest
SUSAMY Thu Dec 11, 2003 01:24 UTC
 GREAT pictures!
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