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Welcome to our Photo Album.

We hereby place all included pictures into the public domain.

We have divided the current 63 photographs into nine pages of seven pictures each.

Click on a page number to see all seven pictures on that page or click on a picture to see it in full size and in better detail.

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27 of these photographs, those framed with a blue border, are available in high-resolution TIFF format - typical size is 25MB each.
They are suitable for brochure and poster production and can be obtained free-of-charge and free-of-copyright on request from caravans@clissmann.com

Page 1
Picking the right horse?
Just inside the door. The kitchen unit is just visable on the right.
This bench pulls out to make a double bed at night. Alternatively, the back rest can be swiveled to make a bunk-bed.
Sitting at the table in the back of the caravan.
 
Michelle is doing her best hanging onto Isabel.
I wonder who is in charge of the horse?
Is that harness sitting right?
 
Page 2
And I thought Irish men only drank Guinness.
Do you mind if I join you?
They won't all fit.
Look! No reins.
 
That's the right way to do it.
It's too nice here, we're all going on strike.
I hope the horse does'nt move.
 
Page 3
In Ireland that's likely to be tea in that cup.
Why won't she give me a carrot?
No comment.
On quiet roads, one can drive sheltered behind the door in showery weather.
 
Bring your rubber boots - That grass may be damp.
Spot the difference?
A typical Wicklow country road - this time with canopy.
 
Page 4
Don't get the idea that our horses are always static.
The kitchen is small but handy. The gas cooker has two flames and a toasting grill.
There is a comfortable bench on the left, opposite the kitchen area.
That's Mary and Dieter.
 
Part of the fleet.
Our visitors often bring small children with them.
The children lose their fear of horses very quickly.
 
Page 5
Note the protection against falling off the front of the driving platform and under the wheels.
In Glendalough - the valley of the two lakes.
Crossing water the easy way.
This is a trip along the Avonmore River.
 
It really is this quiet and peaceful.
Except for that photographer!
Do you want a lift to the next pub?
 
Page 6
Stopping to make a cup of tea. When 11 o'clock arrives, John can't do without.
The open road and two boys ahead, looking for a ride.
That horse is enjoying the view.
The cousins, Fionn and Fergal wonder if that horse goes any faster.
 
This horse is going no faster.
This is a nice road and I prefer walking.
This horse knows the way better than we do.
 
Page 7
Is that map edible?
Obviously not.
Leading the horse is the safest way to travel with a caravan. It's also very healthy.
On quiet roads, one can nearly see the grass grow.
 
Children just love the mixture of adventure and exploration.
There is always something interesting.
The cousins are off. "Thanks for the lift".
 
Page 8
Horse-shoes must be checked and cleaned regularly.
John shows the right way to control a horse while removing the bridle or 'winkers'.
No comment.
Catching, caring for, harnessing, yoking and then driving a horse is learnt through practice.
 
In our business, the customer comes second; guess who comes first?
Someone has been plaitting my mane.
And it wasn't me!
 
Page 9
Getting to know a horse over a week or two is a very interesting experience.
Many visitors come again and ask to have the same horse again.
Wicklow hase a large variety of riding possibilities.
During summery weather, most caravan visitors gravitate towards the beaches.
 
If you want peace and quiet - here it is.
Brittas Bay strands stretch over 10 miles long.
Somebody mentioned free beer.
 

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