点评:There really aren’t enough words to express what an incredible job Bernard did touring our group around his beautiful country. 🇮🇪
First of all… 35 people. One bus. Two weeks. 😂
And somehow, Bernard survived us all!
His knowledge is absolutely impeccable, and his patience deserves a medal. He was kind, welcoming, funny, and somehow managed to make 35 people feel like guests in his own home.
Our itinerary was already planned with all the stops and destinations, but Bernard was constantly looking for those little opportunities to make our experience even better. If he thought there was a sight, a view, a story, or a hidden gem we would love, he found a way to squeeze it in.
And the food stops! ☘️ He went out of his way to arrange special snack stops to accommodate everyone’s needs and made sure this two-week adventure was as comfortable as possible.
But what really stood out was his passion for Ireland.
You could feel it every time he told us a story about the history of his country. His pride, knowledge, and love for Ireland were absolutely palpable. And when it came to politics and some of Ireland’s more complicated history, he was incredibly respectful and thoughtful in the way he shared his knowledge.
And then there was the driving… 😂
Watching Bernard maneuver a full-size tour bus down roads that appeared to have been designed for one tiny car and a bicycle was nothing short of spectacular.
There were definitely moments when I thought, “Well… this might be where it all ends.” 😂
But Bernard never flinched.
He navigated those impossible roads, tiny villages, tight corners, and questionable-looking spaces like it was just another Tuesday.
His personal touches, his humour, his patience, his kindness, and his genuine desire to make sure everyone was having a wonderful experience made our trip truly unforgettable.
If you are travelling to Ireland and planning to tour this incredible country, look Bernard up.
Seriously.
He will exceed your expectations.
Thank you, Bernard, for sharing your Ireland with us, for putting up with 35 of us, for keeping us fed, entertained and safe—and for giving us memories that we will talk about for years to come.
You are one of the very best parts of our Irish adventure. ❤️🇮🇪
And if you ever find yourself in Canada—especially Northern Ontario—you have a whole new group of friends waiting for you! 🍁❤️
翻译:真的找不到合适的词语来形容伯纳德带我们这些游客游览他美丽的祖国时所做的出色工作。🇮🇪
首先……35个人、一辆大巴车,还有整整两周的行程。😂
但不知怎么的,伯纳德居然成功“搞定”了我们所有人!
他的知识储备堪称完美无缺,他的耐心更是值得点赞。他亲切友善、风趣幽默,还设法让35个人都感觉自己就像是他家中的贵宾一样。
我们的行程安排早已规划妥当,所有停留地点和目的地都一一列明。不过,伯纳德总是努力寻找那些能让我们的体验更加完美的细微契机。每当他觉得有某个景点、景致、故事,或是某个我们可能会喜欢的隐藏瑰宝时,他总会想尽办法把它们安排进行程中。
还有那些美食停靠点!☘️ 他费尽周折安排了各种特色小吃站点,以满足每个人的需求,确保这两周的冒险之旅尽可能舒适惬意。
但最令人印象深刻的,还是他对爱尔兰的满腔热情。每次他给我们讲述自己国家的历史时,都能感受到这一点。他对爱尔兰的自豪感、了解与热爱简直溢于言表。而在谈及政治以及爱尔兰一些较为复杂的历史时期时,他分享知识的方式又显得极为谦逊且周到。还有开车的环节……😂
看着伯纳德驾驶着一辆全尺寸的旅游巴士,在那些似乎只为一辆小汽车和一辆自行车设计的道路上穿行,真是壮观至极。
确实有那么一些时刻,我心想:“嗯……这里可能就是终点了吧。”😂
但伯纳德始终镇定自若。
他驾驭着巴士穿行于那些看似根本无法通过的道路、小村庄、急转弯处以及看起来极其狭窄的空间中,就像这只是一个再平常不过的周二罢了。
他的个人风格、他的幽默感、他的耐心……他的善良,以及他确保每位游客都能拥有美好体验的真诚心意,让我们的旅程 truly 令人难忘。
如果你计划前往爱尔兰旅行并游览这个绝美的国度,一定要联系伯纳德。
说真的,他绝对会超出你的预期。
感谢你,伯纳德——感谢你与我们分享爱尔兰的美景,感谢你包容我们35人的吵闹与任性,感谢你为我们提供美食、娱乐并确保我们的安全;更要感谢你赋予我们那些今后多年都会津津乐道的美好回忆。你是我们爱尔兰之旅中最美好的部分之一。❤️🇮🇪
如果你将来有机会来到加拿大——尤其是安大略省北部——会有一群新朋友在等着你哦!🍁❤️