Before the trip
Getting together
FIRST DAY!
Gusts to 45mph
Following wind
Sea kayaking
From Ballyvaughan
Gort to Ennis
After thoughts | |
In June 2000, we headed off for a one week cycling tour around the Burrens, a
rocky area on the west coast of Ireland. The trip was arranged through Irish
Cycling Safaris. Despite some of the "weather" experiences on the following pages, we'd go
again on a trip arranged by these guys. ICS also have trips in France, Spain and
Italy which should be a great deal of fun if the organization is anything like
what we experienced. For more details see ICS web
page and bulletin board.
 | Before the trip -- Limerick and King John's Castle. |
| Getting Together -- Ennis area |
| FIRST DAY -- strong head winds, light rain, new bikes, new friends and the
wrong side of the road |
| Gusts to 45 mph -- combination of head winds, following winds, mist and
sunny periods, all within 20 kms of each other. Great pub night in Doolin. |
| Following Wind -- Beautiful day with a run
through the Burren along the sea-coast to Ballyvaughan |
| Sea kayaking -- activities during the rest
day. |
| From Ballyvaughan -- Nice day, till the mist came down. |
| Gort to Ennis -- Final day of the trip,
pleasant, till we meet the wind and traffic on the final run back into
Ennis. Includes pictures of the birthday-girl. |
| After -- Comments on the trip -- TO BE COMPLETED |
Eric, Christina, Mike, Skylar, Belinda and Raymond
outside Ryan's Lounge at Kilmilhill after lunch on the first day.
No comments on the 29 km into the wind and light rain.
Hint: Don't wave as the rescue van passes when you have a flat tire,
They just wave back!
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