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About SUNGRL

This blog was originally set up to share our 9 month adventure around Europe and the USA with friends and family in 2014. On returning to NZ in January 2015 I decided to carry it on so I could continue to share any future travel adventures - it has become my electronic travel diary. I hope you enjoy and get inspired to visit some of the wonderful places we have visited.

Nicholas & Veronica – Scotland

Posted on August 8, 2014 by SUNGRL

We met Nicholas & Veronica in Portugal – they were staying with Gus & Sheila when Steve invited himself round to cook NZ lamb on their BBQ. They live in a village called Auchenblae which is about 20 minutes from … Continue reading →

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Panmure Golf Club – Scotland

Posted on August 8, 2014 by SUNGRL

On Thursday we drove down to Panmure which is about 45 minutes from Edzell out on the coast to play golf at the Panmure Golf Club. We were fortunate enough to be invited for a round by Jen’s (one of … Continue reading →

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Edzell Golf Club – Scotland

Posted on August 5, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we had a round at the Edzell Golf Club with Sheila. The golf club is a five minute walk from the house and it is called the gem of Angus for good reason – it is a lovely course … Continue reading →

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Just another Monday night in Edzell – Scotland

Posted on August 5, 2014 by SUNGRL

We arrived into Edinburgh airport on Monday morning from Dublin, picked up our rental car and headed north to Edzell in Angus. We are staying with Sheila and Gus who we met in Portugal earlier this year. We enjoyed a … Continue reading →

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Killeen Castle Golf Club – Ireland

Posted on August 3, 2014 by SUNGRL

On Friday we drove from Cork to Dublin – we stopped at the Kildare Outlet Mall to check out the shops. No purchases were made as I have no room – the rules are – you buy something you have … Continue reading →

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Cork – Ireland

Posted on July 31, 2014 by SUNGRL

We arrived into Cork on Tuesday evening after travelling from Galway and stopping off at the stunning Doonbeg Golf Course on the way. From the moment we arrived we liked what we saw – the city is compact, some of … Continue reading →

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Killarney Golf & Fishing Club – Killeen Course – Ireland

Posted on July 31, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we travelled about an hour and a half north west of Cork to Killarney. Our destination was the Killarney Golf & Fishing Club which is a private golf club on the shore of Lough Leane just west of Killarney, … Continue reading →

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Cork Golf Club – Ireland

Posted on July 31, 2014 by SUNGRL

On Wednesday we woke to another lovely day in Ireland. After a bit of an explore around the city we went out to the Cork Golf Club. Cork Golf Club is located at Little Island close to Cork City, this … Continue reading →

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Doonbeg Golf Club – Ireland

Posted on July 30, 2014 by SUNGRL

We left Galway this morning and headed to Doonbeg Golf Club which is out on the coast in County Clare. The weather was overcast and as we got closer to the coast it started to blow and we had a … Continue reading →

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Galway Bay Golf Club – Ireland

Posted on July 28, 2014 by SUNGRL

Today we played at the Galway Bay Golf Club. This course was designed by former Ryder Cup and World Cup legend Christy O Connor Junior. Set on 300 acres it superbly blends the stunning backdrop of Galway Bay and the … Continue reading →

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