Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Thing #68: Rent Bicycles for the Day

Fun thing.  Fun, fun, fun.

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Back in April, something miraculous occurred:  Both Roisin and I were not working (on a Friday) and it was about 25°C.  In Ireland.  In April.  I already said that.  Naturally, we took advantage of the fortunate circumstances we found ourselves in.

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We packed a picnic and took the ferry to the largest of the Aran Islands, Inis Mór (which, my international friends, translates as ‘the big island’- we Irish are renowned for our creativity).  We rented bikes.  We had fun.

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You may have read here that I was quite a late learner when it came to riding a bike.  I was kind of nervous to get on one again, especially having not been on one in years- but it turns out that the whole ‘it’s like riding a bike’ talk is true and you just pick it right up again.

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Everyone should do this. 

Update:  The Day Zero Project website is up and running again, I just forgot to tell you.  You can see my list here- or set up your own list!  If you are doing this, please email me- thelmafrayne at gmail dot com.  I love reading other people’s lists.

€5 was donated to Habitat for Humanity for the completion of this thing.  Click here to read about the cause and donate online.

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40 comments:

  1. J+SAugust 16, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    What a fun day! I love warm weather days. We have had so much rain here lately, which is so unusual for us. But, today is sunny and I am happy and wishing I were riding a bike. Someday I want to visit Ireland. I think I've mentioned that in a comment before. :)

    ~Jenifer
    Gordon Gossip

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  2. Tamra {ever swoon}August 16, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Looks like y'all had a great trip and what better way to see the country then on bikes! xo

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  3. Style, She WroteAugust 16, 2011 at 6:24 PM

    Fun post! Looks like a great time. xo style, she wrote

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  4. tAugust 16, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Looks super fun!

    http://initialed.blogspot.com

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  5. StephanieAugust 16, 2011 at 7:31 PM

    oh my gosh this looks like so much fun!!

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  6. NikkiAugust 16, 2011 at 10:09 PM

    Fun! Pefect way to take in the scenery. We're definitely renting bikes in Paris. I can't wait!

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  7. CherisseAugust 16, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Looks fun! I've been wanting to do that. I'm going to do that in San Francisco. Looks like this is a sign. It's about time for me.

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  8. ♥●• İzdihër •●♥August 17, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Super fun post .I wanna ride a cycle too.Its been ages I have not.

    By the way ,you are tagged too on my post A-Z .Would love to see your answers :).

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  9. TheRavenousMommyAugust 17, 2011 at 4:46 AM

    I was just in the Aran Islands a few months ago! It is beautiful there.

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  10. Lee OliveiraAugust 17, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Looks like you had a amazing time.
    Great photos too
    Lee x

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  11. Cafe FashionistaAugust 17, 2011 at 6:22 AM

    Ah, I LOVE the idea of renting bicycles for the day! :)

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  12. Katie*BelleAugust 17, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    How fun! I've been wanting to do this all summer. Maybe this is just the inspiration I need : )

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  13. RachelAugust 17, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    It looks really beautiful there!

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  14. amy b.s.August 17, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    we borrowed bikes while we were on vacation and i had forgotten how fun it is to tour a town that way.

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  15. jozenAugust 17, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    my hubs and I used to rent a tandem bike and bike aound all day long. yes we are that cheesy.

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  16. nooneAugust 17, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    that's fun to rent bikes for a day and ride around the beach, seems so chill and carefree!!

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  17. Hannah {Culture Connoisseur}August 17, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    FUN! I would so do this in a heartbeat. What a lovely area to peddle around in too.

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  18. EllieAugust 17, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    Now this is absolutely beautiful! What a fantastic day you both had! I need to vacation there immediately.

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  19. oomph.August 17, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    i did this in cali a few years ago and rode down the entire beachwalk...it was kinda nervous getting on a bicycle again! haven't rode since i was a kid! fun times, though!

    [oomph.]

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  20. AnonymousAugust 17, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    That's so awesome! I'd love to do something like that. When I was living in France I tried to get my friends to do a long bike ride with me and they all thought I was crazy! Thanks for stopping by my blog!

    Aryn
    Driftwood and Daydreams

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  21. simply frabulousAugust 17, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    These landscapes are great!

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  22. Bad JoanAugust 17, 2011 at 4:35 PM

    Awww Ireland. If only...Lovely pictures. Will have to settle on a four leaf clover in the states.


    GTBB,
    http://badjoan.blogspot.com
    http://cookingjoan.blogspot.com

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  23. Brigette Olmos-ArreolaAugust 17, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Looks like such a fun day! I'm like you so nervous when I get on my bike, I think my boyfriend is nervous watching me, haha.

    So glad you checked out my blog, I'm loving yours!

    Cheers,

    Brigette

    flemingfiles.blogspot.com

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  24. AnonymousAugust 18, 2011 at 1:26 AM

    I love bike riding! What a great way to spend the day.

    Lots of love from Sydney,

    x Kel

    seeing steel magnolias

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  25. Meleonieeee - ♥August 18, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    Oh my gosh, how wonderful! :) Looks like you and your friend had a great time! Hih, definitely something to do next summer! Woohoo! xxx

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  26. SamAugust 18, 2011 at 5:55 AM

    Oh wow! I would love to do that everyday! I wish I lived somewhere that's as gorgeous as that place...and I wish I knew how to ride a bike. (I know, so embarassing)

    http://samalamode.blogspot.com/

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  27. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    ooo this post excites me to no end :) My bf and I are travelling next year and Ireland is on our list, looks like if we're lucky, and the weather behaves we will have to take a bike ride around an island! p.s I laughed out loud with your comment of translation for your international readers with the 'big island' haha

    Anna xo

    http://www.lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com/

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  28. ChiccaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Funny post honey!!!It looks like you had a great day!

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  29. UnknownAugust 18, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Beautiful landscape...


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  30. AnsAugust 18, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    I LOVE CYCLING, HAVEN'T DONE IT FOR A WHILE TOUGHT, YOU LOOK GREAT ON YOUR BIKES!!!
    XXX

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  31. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineAugust 18, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    I should go cycling more often...love the pictures!!!

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  32. JessicaAugust 18, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    I want to go back to Ireland so bad! I was in Donegal when I visited and loved it! Great photos!

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  33. LBJAugust 19, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Looks awesome! I did a trip in Ireland last summer on bike - I didn't rent though, I have a Montague folding bike so I just took my own from home. Wish I were back there now, I had such a great time!

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  34. Once Upon A Time...August 19, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    lovely pics!!! this looks like so much fun! i haven't been on a bike in like....ages!

    jos xx

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  35. LyddieGalAugust 19, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    that sounds like such a fun day - I'd love to just hop on my bike and ride along the coast.

    Chic on the Cheap

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  36. AquíAugust 22, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    this is such a great idea! I would love to rent a bike on vacation!

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  37. AquíAugust 22, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    this is such a great idea! I would love to rent a bike on vacation!

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  38. AquíAugust 22, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    this is such a great idea! I would love to rent a bike on vacation!

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  39. AquíAugust 22, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    this is such a great idea! I would love to rent a bike on vacation!

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