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| We were taken to Knowth first as part of our "Newgrange Experience" and although the site was amazing, the whole tour side of it was slightly disappointing. Our guide just seemed really, really bored, which I can appreciate when you have to give the same talk 6 times a day to groups of barely interested tourists.... Our group consisted of a large number of people who didn't really speak English, so the whole thing was just odd. However, I would've thought that having 2 excited, squealing women, who were obviously REALLY INTERESTED may have offered a bit of a challenge to him, but it wasn't to be. I loved the whole layout of Knowth with the excavated satellite tombs exposed so we could have a good old nosey at them. I also liked the fact that they had made an effort with re-erecting the timber circle but I was more than a little hacked off at the extent of what we got to see inside the tomb. I did like the exposed wall, showing the depth of the tomb and the layers of construction (I think I am turning into a bloke, I am becoming more fascinated by engineering and construction!!) I tried to engage the guide in some conversation, hoping he would suddenly become animated and tell us lots of amazing things, but he didn't. Oh well, you can but try. The carved kerb stones really were amazing to behold though. This post appears as part of the weblog entry VVXX Phase 3 - Ireland
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Posted by Vicster27th August 2006ce |
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| The guide I went with was fantastic. Very knowledgeable. I know what people mean about the tour, but without some organization the site would not be open at all and "tourists" like myself would not see it. The light shining in the passage was fantastic and I felt privileged to have my glimpse. It is a truly remarkable site and managed with love. |
Posted by greybeard 11th September 2010ce |
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