Northern IrelandBelfastSt George's Market54°35’45” N 5°55’19” W
July 23, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
We walked down to this cute market. It's open 3 days a week and changes theme each day. After walking around, we went up to the bar and had a drink.
Then we braved the blustery weather to head to ourRead more
Northern IrelandBelfastQueens IslandRiver Lagan54°36’29” N 5°54’36” W
July 23, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
We went to the Titanic Museum to see where the giant ship was built. It was so informative!
Tip: if you go, skip the upstairs and go past the cable car thingy, then head downstairs to where they talkRead more
Traveler Hard times. Interesting speaking to our taxi driver, this was another political time while building this ship. Success of getting hired on the docks was mostly a matter of catholic verses protestant. Also very horrible dangerous work conditions. Sad all around from build to end.
Northern IrelandBelfast54°35’54” N 5°55’31” W
July 23, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 57 °F
On the way from St. George's Market to our hotel, it started pouring. We stopped into the Victoria Square shopping center to try to wait it out. We went up to the dome to look at the city, thenRead more
Northern IrelandBelfast54°36’4” N 5°55’34” W
July 23, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 55 °F
Wow! We lived like Kings and Queens here! A beautiful hotel. When we checked in, we instantly felt out of place. When we went to the bar to get a drink on our way to our rooms, and we definitelyRead more
Traveler This hotel was fancy! We came in the wrong door looking like wet dogs off the street 😄 oh well, we head straight to the bar for a drink to take up. My room was awesome. Taking it easy here was fun. We made the most of this beautiful hotel. The rooftop hot tub was just what we needed. No way could we have enjoyed a 3 hour taxi ride around the city for history. Great food, fun and company!
Northern IrelandCauseway Coast and GlensLimavady55°3’5” N 6°58’25” W
July 22, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 59 °F
Red took us on a very somber tour of The Troubles and Bloody Sunday.
Red was 17 during Bloody Sunday and was in the March. But he and his friends heard the gunfire and got out.
The stories he sharedRead more
Northern IrelandMoyleBallintoyBallintoy Point55°14’35” N 6°22’4” W
July 22, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
Another adorable beach! And another Game of Thrones filming site!
Northern IrelandMoyleAirdGiant's Causeway55°14’1” N 6°30’57” W
July 22, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 61 °F
This was a stop I was really looking forward to. I thought Cory would LOVE it.
The weather was not on our side.
A huge swale came in.
We walked down through the pouring sideways rain and wind. WeRead more
Traveler Pouring rain, pouring! But we walked down in the wind through the people walking back up. We can say we saw it. Sara and Cory took an extra step out on the rocks. I would have but a woman in front of us fell hard on her knee and hands. It was all she could do to hold her tears in from her children. Tough lady. It was fun standing in line waiting for the bus back up talking to other tourist from around the world. Most of us disappointed in the weather but grateful to see such an amazing landmark.
Northern IrelandBushmills55°12’6” N 6°31’15” W
Northern IrelandLissanduffDunluce Castle55°12’37” N 6°34’42” W
July 22, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
Guess what! A castle ruin! Yay!
This was so pretty. If I were to invade a country, I would for sure build my castle on the coast.
Mom had a great question. All these floors are cobble stone. How didRead more
Northern IrelandCastlerock55°9’59” N 6°49’13” W July 22, 2023 in Northern Ireland ⋅ 🌧 63 °F
A beautiful beach....so we were told. Just kidding! It's really pretty even in the rain.
Remember when I said that the Bishop built his woman a library in Ballintoy? I lied. It was here.
Oh! Some ofRead more
Traveler Cute market. I think we missed the fresh vegetables day before. Fun experience.