Featured Touring Ireland, Second Attempt

day 6

We left Galway in glorious sunshine, and headed South. A lovely route along the West coast, that took us to Killimer ferry terminal, where the ferry would take us from County Clare into County Kerry.





On towards Tralee, then heading to Dingle peninsula.












We then stumbled onto Coumeenoole beach, at which “Ryan’s Daughter” was filmed. We took the wee road down, then hardly got the bikes turned to get back up again…









Then back to Tralee to our hotel and a nice dinner.

 

That's awesome, @Vulpes! Please tell Andy, Dougie, Steve, Daisy, and Dilli hello from SandiT if you would be so kind. What a fantastic group. Have a wonderful time!

Edit: P.S. Well, oops! I responded to your earlier post before seeing how much of your trip report in already in progress. Sheesh.......

 

Brilliant pictures, and just look at that weather. You're not Irish are you Vulpes.

 

And your pictures say more than 10,000 words, @Vulpes! Thanks for taking us along on your trip. So good to see you and some of the forum friends riding together.

 

Daisy? Daisy? How did you know my weekend name @Sandi T ?

 

day 7
We left Tralee under an overcast sky, and headed for The Gap of Dunloe. A very narrow, and extremely pretty, mountain pass.
















Then we continued on the Ring of Beara, a circular route on the Beara peninsula. Just stunning.








We had to have a picture with a WAW-sign, of course…






More stunning scenery…




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Back at the hotel for some dinner…

 

@Vulpes Fantastic mate. I really wish i was with you all. And @Sandi T said it you seem to be a great bunch. I did try to see if some of the locals here around Slough / Maidenhead and Windsor area's wanted to get a meet. Now one answered seems not the same Camaraderie around here. Have a terrific time. Don't forget the dolce and yellow man.

 

Stunning scenery gents
And a noticeable drop in temperature. Enjoy the rest of your trip.

 

Should pick up again today...

Cheers matey!

 

What's this patch of water called please as it looks nice and worth noting for a future visit?

 

There you go...

 

day 8

We set off towards the Ring of Kerry this morning in lovely weather. Getting out of Killarney was a nightmare, but after that lovely roads.


















After “The Ring” we headed for Cork, not that inspiring but nice riding all the same. Getting into Cork was even worse than getting out of Killarney, but what can you do?

Finished the day off with a couple of pints and a nice meal.








Then it was saying goodbyes - I’ll have to be off at 04.00 to get to my ferry in Rosslare in time, and Dougie will be heading up to Dublin for his ferry several hours later.

It's been brilliant touring with Dougie, and of course the first day with @Wessa, @Dawsy and Dilli was great too.

So for the last leg(s) home I’ll be Billy-no-mates…

 

You've been so lucky with the weather. You just can't beat touring on a bike. Some great pictures too.
Have a safe ride tomorrow.

 

Volledig UITSTEKEND!

 

That's my secret pet name for you, @Dawsy.

 

What a trip! Safe journey home Wim
Until next time!

 

I wish all of you a safe trip home. Thanks for sharing those great impressions!

 

day 9

I left at 4.00 (!) in the morning so as to be able to get to the ferry in time. The first hour was a bit dodgy as it was pitch black - I had to dodge several foxes! When it got lighter it was actually pretty nice, if a bit nippy…






Got to the ferry, checked in and then waited for embarkation.






Bike secured, then some breakfast followed by a nap…








First on A-roads, most of it on the A40, which was actually fun.






After about 110 miles it was time to get some distance on, so went on the M4. Now in a hotel in Woking, having a well deserved pint.

 

day 10, final day

Had my full English, then set off to call at Herons Bonsai, a dedicated bonsai nursery. Beautiful trees on display. Had a chat with the owner, mr. Chan, who was most impressed I bought his first book 32 years ago…












Got a little something for myself, too…






Then on to Folkstone to get on the train.








35 minutes later I was in France, and pointed the Tiger to home. After 4 hours on various motorways the bike was back in the garage.
It’s been a fantastic trip, great weather and awesome company. Next up - France in June!

 

Brilliant, glad you're home safe and sound. Overall it looked like a great trip with great weather to boot.
Not long for your next trip then.