Hello everyone,
This past weekend I travelled to Northern Ireland on a guided tour. We arrived in Belfast late Friday afternoon and were led on a bus tour by a native of the city. Not only did we see some of the famous murals of Belfast but also got a better sense of the culture there. The next day was full of tiring yet fun-filled activity. We left bright and early to head to the Carrick-a-rede rope bridge. This bridge is thirty metres high and crossing it allows you to observe breathtaking views. As seen in my pictures above, the scenery there is beautiful!
Later in the morning we drove to the Giant’s Causeway. These unique rocky formations were a result of an ancient volcanic eruption and climbing around the area was certainly loads of fun! As the most popular tourist attraction in Northern Ireland, Giant’s Causeway was packed with people taking in the surroundings. From there we briefly stopped to take pictures of Ireland’s ‘most romantic castle’, Dunluce Castle, and then travelled on to Derry for the night.
After a fun evening on the town, we had a special tour of the Prehan House on Sunday morning. As one of the North West’s most historic buildings, this early Georgian family home has a rich history and still contains many original artefacts and works of art. Afterward we ate lunch inside the Grianan of Aileach, a stone ring fort that resides on the summit of Greenan Mountain. From this spot we had absolutely majestic views of County Donegal!
My weekend to Northern Ireland was quite enjoyable. Not only is Northern Ireland full of intriguing history, but it also has breathtaking scenery.
Courtney
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