We’re in Northern Ireland, for the third and shortest portion of our 20-day adventure in Great Britain and Ireland, a trip we’ve always hoped and dreamed we could make one day. We hope you enjoy coming along with us vicariously!

We left Belfast to drive to the Giant’s Causeway in the far north of Northern Ireland. Local legend and romantic lore make visiting Ireland especially unique. At Giant’s Causeway, we heard the “tale” of Finn McCool, the giant said to have created this geological wonder so he could walk to Scotland to confront another giant. Today, a massive floor of 38,000 hexagonal basalt columns stretches into the sea.

We continue on our scenic drive of the Antrim coast stopping in the pretty city of Derry (also known as Londonderry) with its rich history and compelling glimpses of Northern Ireland’s past and present. In the photo on the right below, you can see folks crossing a rope bridge to a small island.

Of course, Barb LOVES seeing all the sheep!

A local guide toured around the medieval walls, among the best-preserved fortifications in the Western world, and we also viewed the Guildhall, the Apprentice Boys Memorial Hall, and St. Columb’s Cathedral.

Later, we drove around the Bogside district and finally walked across the symbolic Peace Bridge.

The we settled into our  hotel in Derry, enjoying an Irish lager some time in the hotel before dinner.

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