Fly frenzy.

Still had 5 hours before the car had to be dropped off & only 1 - 2 of those hours would be driving. Belfast airport is actually far closer to Antrim. Antrim is on the shores of Lough Neagh - the largest lake in the British Isles so it would be rude not to have a little explore - post drive walk to perk up the navigator. By now things were actually brightening up, unfortunately it seemed to have woken up great clouds of midges. Battled through those and tried to ignore some horrendous fashion disasters until the lakeside walk turned to a woodland walk. Headed back to try and find the MV Joyce a restored WW2 torpedo recovery vessel and enjoy a cookie. Decided against hitting the airport too early so headed to Belfast Castle - the grounds were on Cave Hill which supposedly offered great views of the city. Got to give it a go. Quick dash down the motorway & head to the highest car park. Spent a little time in the castle grounds enjoying the sun & being amused by a toddler's wonder at everything but particularly steps. Decided to try for higher ground and could pick out the Titanic museum - in fairness the huge neighbouring cranes helped to locate it. The main lookout however beat us - or time. Either way back to dump the car and head home.Читать далее