E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 First, what an amazing trip. Ireland is a special place - in some ways exactly as I imagined it, in some ways very different. I was there for a week and took over 400 photos, and I'll pst a few here. All of them are over the 1 meg limit for attaching here, so I need to reduce them before posting. Here are a few that I've done already, and I'll keep posting a few selections of the better ones as I continue the process. If you have any questions about where any specific photo was taken please don't hesitate to ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stophovr6 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 So beautiful. I've never been but I have visited Scotland, which looks a lot like those first few pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raub Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Looks beautiful. How reasonable are lodging, meals, and transportation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 These are from a place called Malin Head - actually, just a bit to the east of there, I think. The northern most place in ireland. Got lost looking for Malin Head and found this old ruin next to the ocean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#98QBKiller Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Damn that's awesome man, I've been to Europe but never to Ireland want to make it over there someday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Looks beautiful. How reasonable are lodging, meals, and transportation? Well, the US dollar is very weak in Europe right now, even weaker against the British pound. Gas (or petrol, as they call it) is insanely expensive - cost me 43 euro for just over half a tank. That's a little more than $50. But food is very reasonable, and you can get a nice hotel room there for under 100 Euro a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Those pictures are obvious fakes. Just look at the blue sky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Found a small cave in this wall near the ruin. Someone made a prayer area with a statue of the Virgin Mary. The 2nd is from inside the cave. Third is yours truly next to the ruin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Those pictures are obvious fakes. Just look at the blue sky. LOL. Every local I met - I mean every single one - said "You're really blessed with the weather". And we were. It was perfect - couldn't have asked for better. I guess it rained a lot in June and July, even more than usual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 More from Malin Head... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHUBAKAH Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I was over there in 99 for 15 days. I never saw the sun a single time. You were very lucky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Last one from Malin Head. All those names (including the big EIRE) are written by placing small stones. The next two are the 1st & 2nd holes of Ballyliffin Golf Course, the northern most course in Ireland. Truly one of the most amazing courses I have even played. Hard as hell too, but so beautiful I didn't care about the bad shots - just gave me an excuse to see some of taller grass in the area! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 I was over there in 99 for 15 days. I never saw the sun a single time. You were very lucky. I plan on bringing that weather with me every time I go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 They have deep bunkers in Ballyliffin. That guy in that bunker was a 2 handicap and the guy behind him was a 4, so you can imagine how tough this course was. And as you can see, it wasn't sunny all the time. But even when overcast & rainy, Ireland is a beautiful place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mufumonk Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Did you make it to The Cliffs of Moher? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Did you make it to The Cliffs of Moher? No, but I did go to Slieve League, the tallest cliffs in all of europe. Here are some photos from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helptheSKINS Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 WOW E-Dog. Thanks for posting those. Shows me I need to go places. I've been to Aruba (honeymoon) and Fl once. Got any more of the golf course? Fairways look 10 yards wide. Again, great pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 More from Slieve League. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Got any more of the golf course? Fairways look 10 yards wide. I sure do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helptheSKINS Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 I sure do. Nice shot. The question is......did you make the putt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Beautiful shots, E-Dog! Looks like you had a blast! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Predicto Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 Awesome shots! Thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
E-Dog Night Posted August 30, 2007 Author Share Posted August 30, 2007 Nice shot. The question is......did you make the putt. Define "make". Actually, that one, I did. Had a few others like that one later in the round that...well...we won;t discuss those. Started the 1st 4 holes at +1, from the tips. Finished strong. Had some control issues with the driver during the middle, which is not a good thing on that course. This is where your ball goes when you have control issues at Ballyliffin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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