I was a geography minor back in the day, and I love a good map! Plus, I really wanted to log all of the Km/Miles we logged on this trip. We were definitely tired, and we are avid fans of walking, so this may not be for everyone. Walking was a perfect solution for us … Continue reading Travel Wrap-Up and Summary
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Belfast: More Difficult Histories and Recent History
*** Well, I was really hoping to have more than a recap on our trip to Belfast, but at this time that's all I'm able to offer. We only spent about 2 hours there, but the recent history there surrounding "The Troubles" really impacted me; even in the few months since I've been back, I … Continue reading Belfast: More Difficult Histories and Recent History
Northern Ireland: Giant’s Causeway
After the bridge, lunch, and cute ponies, we continued on to another National Trust site, the Giant's Causeway. Wayne from Extreme Ireland Irish Day Tours told us some of the history and mythology associated with the geological phenomenon along the short drive to the site. Legend has it that the rock columns that make up the formation … Continue reading Northern Ireland: Giant’s Causeway
UK’s National Trust: Northern Ireland’s Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
The next morning, after a GREAT day traipsing all over Dublin and Kilmainham Gaol, we woke up by 5 to walk to the Old Church by Trinity College to catch our bus to Northern Ireland. We didn't even have time to get coffee... womp womp. We booked this trip through Extreme Ireland after extensive investigation of … Continue reading UK’s National Trust: Northern Ireland’s Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge
