Day 9 - Letterkenny – Londonderry – Giant’s Causeway – Belfast
Cross the border to Londonderry in Northern Ireland. Walk along the 17th century city walls with your Local Specialist and see the street murals of the Bogside. Visit the Giant's Causeway a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the most iconic natural wonders in all of Ireland. On arrival in Belfast, you will meet your Local Specialist ‘Cabbie' who will take you on a journey through the recent history of the city in his Black Cab.
Meal(s)
Full Breakfast
Hotel
Stormont
Today is a very busy day for us, 45 minutes after we got on our coach we arrived at Derry for our guided bus/walking tour, after crossing the border into Northern Ireland, where the Pound is not the same as the other pound if you know what I mean, well I am confused. In my purse I have Aussie dollars, Euros, English Pound and Northern Ireland Pound. I look quite stupid when I stop to make a purchase, then again, I look quite stupid most times!
Our guide Rhonan was a mixture of Chinese and Irish, with a Buddhist mum! He took us on a tour that was sensational to say the least! Rhonan should be classified as a national treasure! I could listen to his voice all day and not get tired of him.
When he first boarded the bus, he said "do not adjust your glasses, you are looking at a Chinese Irishman leprechaun ... We laughed and cried at his stories.
We toured town in the bus hearing the history and looking at murals and places of interest before walking the walls.
Rhonan asked Warren a question, and then asked if he always looked at men that way, Warrens retort was "only when they are weird" quick as a wink Rhonan came back with, says you in bright yellow shorts. Rhonan won that round.
Sadly our escorted tour was over and we had free time to explore what must be the grandest Town Hall ever built. Home to a pipe organ with over 3000 pipes.
We walked across the Peace Bridge and realised how lucky we are to live where we live.
Just near here was the lovely town of Bushmills.
More shades of green, an overcast day, but not at all cold. And the rain came out when we were on the bus!
Next stop was the Giants Causeway, Irelands only UNESCO site. It was a beautiful walk down, but I woosed out and spent the best pound I ever spent catching the bus back while Warren walked up.
We had our usual lunch in a pub called "The Nook" fabulous scenery here again!
We are now on our way to Belfast to take a ride in a black cab to hear more of the political history of this place.
Our Black Cab ride was hysterical, the funniest 2 fellas ever, however what we saw and heard about was unbelievable to us. So much hatred because of religion?? We learned their day of celebration is way bigger than St.Patricks day, they have HUGE Bon fires. They really are pretty crazy up here!!
We finished our tour at the magnificent city hall. Off we went to search for a place for dinner. First stop Crown Pub, a national trust property, and certainly very very ornate!
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Dinner was at Pizza Jazz £8 for a 12 inch pizza and a glass of Prosecco or a pint of beer. Good value, and great service.
Back to the beautiful Stormont Hotel where we had drinks out in the courtyard before retreating inside to watch everyone return home from walks like drowned rats!!
Another fun fun night.
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