Went on the hop on hop off bus after Titanic. Saw most of the city, and places to visit later.
Went on the hop on hop off bus after Titanic. Saw most of the city, and places to visit later.
Start of a three hour conflict walk in West Belfast. Firstly we had a Nationalist guide who turned out to be an ex-IRA bomber. He gave his side of the story, and the area of conflict.
Second part of the walk was in the Unionist area. We walked through the gates in the Peace Wall where our two guides shook hands, then the Nationalist one went back through the gates. The second guideRead more
We then did a bus tour around Belfast, including Stormont, the Northern Ireland parliament building that hasn't been used in two years. We also went past Queens University, a beautiful building, whereRead more
Early start today as we had a lot of travel and things to see. Firstly it was a taxi to Belfast International Airport to pick up the hire car, before heading north east to join the northern coastalRead more
Turning north and after a short time we again join the coastal route, and not long after we arrive at Carrick-A-Rede. This is a rope bridge across to a small island, originally built by salmonRead more
After Carrick-A-Rede we head west for about half an hour, arriving at the Giant's Causeway visitor centre. Lots of tourists, but its able to handle it. The centre is very new and blends in theRead more
Most people return to the visitor centre after visiting the causeway. But we decide to walk around the next bay to the Giant's Organ, multiple long hexagonal columns in the cliffside, which can beRead more
Just west of the causeway was Dunlace Castle, a derelict castle right on the cliff edge.
Further still we were looking for somewhere to eat, and arrived in Portrush. The traffic was horrendous. WeRead more