点评:We have lived in Ireland for 15 years and spend almost every Sunday exploring this beautiful country with our dog. Unfortunately, our recent visit to Murder Hole Beach was the first time we have ever encountered such hostility here.
When arriving at the payment gate, there is a clear sign stating that dogs must be kept on a lead. We accepted this rule and continued on the path. Only later—further along the route towards the beach—is there a second sign saying that dogs are not allowed at all, even on a lead. These two signs directly contradict each other, and it is very easy to miss the second one. We only noticed it on our way back.
As we returned, the landowner approached us aggressively. Instead of speaking respectfully, he immediately asked if we were able to read and addressed us in a rude and demeaning manner. We explained several times that we had simply not seen the second sign, apologised sincerely, and clarified that our dog had remained on a lead at all times.
Despite our apology, he continued to verbally attack us and even said he did not want people “like us” in his country—clearly referring to our nationality. This behaviour is completely unacceptable. An honest mistake caused by contradictory signage does not justify xenophobic or racist comments.
It is extremely disappointing that such a beautiful place is overshadowed by an individual who chooses intimidation over communication. No visitor—local or foreign—deserves to be treated this way. What should have been another peaceful Sunday turned into a deeply unpleasant experience due to this man’s behaviour.
翻译:我们在爱尔兰生活了15年,几乎每个星期天都会带着我们的狗狗探索这个美丽的国家。不幸的是,最近一次去谋杀洞海滩(Murder Hole Beach)的经历,却是我们第一次在这里遭遇如此敌对的对待。
到达收费处时,我们看到一个清晰的标志,上面写着狗狗必须拴绳。我们接受了这条规定,继续沿着小路前行。然而,直到后来——沿着通往海滩的小路继续前行——才看到第二个标志,上面写着禁止携带任何狗狗进入,即使拴着也不行。这两个标志自相矛盾,而且很容易被人忽略。我们直到返回的路上才注意到它。
返回时,地主态度恶劣地走过来。他非但没有礼貌地和我们说话,反而直接质问我们是否识字,并用粗鲁无礼的语气和我们交谈。我们反复解释说我们根本没看到第二个标志,真诚地道歉,并强调我们的狗狗全程都拴着绳子。
尽管我们已道歉,他仍继续对我们进行言语攻击,甚至说他不希望“像我们这样的人”待在他的国家——显然是指我们的国籍。这种行为完全不可接受。即使是因指示牌前后矛盾而造成的无心之失,也不能成为发表仇外或种族歧视言论的理由。
如此美丽的地方竟被一个选择恐吓而非沟通的人所玷污,实在令人极其失望。任何游客——无论是本地人还是外国人——都不应该受到如此对待。原本应该是一个宁静祥和的周日,却因为这名男子的行为而变成了一次极其不愉快的经历。