The Benefits of Irish Navigation
May 1, 2016 04:09:11 #
May 1, 2016 09:21:52 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Anyone who has been to Ireland will appreciate this lol!
That's a perfect example. We were there last summer. If we had to ask directions, we learned to only worry about the first step or two - then ask again when we got that far. Trying to comprehend an entire set was beyond our ability.
May 1, 2016 12:15:08 #
GregWCIL wrote:
That's a perfect example. We were there last summer. If we had to ask directions, we learned to only worry about the first step or two - then ask again when we got that far. Trying to comprehend an entire set was beyond our ability.
Ha!Ha! - nothing longer than an Irish mile!!
May 1, 2016 13:16:33 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Ha!Ha! - nothing longer than an Irish mile!!
I should emphasize: Never have we traveled to a place where the people are more gracious and willing to help. You would never stand puzzling on a street corner more than a minute before someone would offer help and directions. It's a lovely country with lovely people.
Btw, we stayed mainly at B&B's. Without fail the hosts would almost plan your daily itinerary for you. They know all the little secrets of when to go where and why. One host even planned our evening dining for us based on which pub had the best band playing that night, lol.
May 1, 2016 13:24:35 #
GregWCIL wrote:
I should emphasize: Never have we traveled to a pl... (show quote)
I totally agree - wonderful people and always more than willing to help.
We stayed at the same B&B in Clifden, Connemara for many years.
Clifden town centre has 2 main streets with 19 bars where the music is great AND free!!
May 1, 2016 13:46:27 #
May 1, 2016 17:44:18 #
I love the country and it was great to visit and when you are completely lost and know that you have gone the wrong way and you stop and talk to a farmer to ask directions and he starts with, "if I was going there I wouldn't start from here!!" I knew we were in trouble, lol
May 2, 2016 07:09:04 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Anyone who has been to Ireland will appreciate this lol!
Perfectly clear. :D
My wife and I rented a car there many years ago. Asking for directions, we received replies very similar to that. What surprised us was the absence of road names and signs.
May 2, 2016 08:30:49 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
Rathyatra wrote:
Anyone who has been to Ireland will appreciate this lol!
Right on and you got to love it. Applies to England as well.
May 2, 2016 09:15:56 #
paulrph1 wrote:
Right on and you got to love it. Applies to England as well.
And New England, and the American south.
May 2, 2016 09:35:28 #
True story. We asked farmer out on the back roads of Kerry for directions to the Dublin Road.
Reply :
' Well now, if I was going to Dublin, its not from here I'd be leaving.'
Reply :
' Well now, if I was going to Dublin, its not from here I'd be leaving.'
May 2, 2016 11:09:50 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Perfectly clear. :D
.... What surprised us was the absence of road names and signs.
.... What surprised us was the absence of road names and signs.
You got that right. Even in towns many streets weren't marked. I can't imagine navigating there before the days of GPS.
May 2, 2016 13:52:10 #
Earworms wrote:
:thumbup:If not by the Irish, then certainly by a woman.
May 2, 2016 15:55:55 #
CA_CanonUser
Loc: Friendswood, TX
My wife and I visited Ireland this past fall and had no problem driving ourselves around. Everyone is correct -- the Irish are extremely friendly helpful folks. And a beautiful country!
May 2, 2016 17:30:08 #
Rathyatra wrote:
Anyone who has been to Ireland will appreciate this lol!
It helps if you you knock back a couple shots of Jameson Gold first.
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