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  • NI Day 4 Carrick-a-Rede, Dark Hedges and Bushmills 080821

    NI Day 4 Carrick-a-Rede, Dark Hedges and Bushmills 080821

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=dtPichiWa2I&feature=share Today was a day when we didn’t have much of a plan. The weather wasn’t that great so we decided to go with the flow. We donned wet weather gear and headed to Carrick-a-Rede, which is about eight miles from Bushmills, along the Causeway Coastal Route. When we arrived at the car park, there…

  • NI Day 3 Carrickfergus, Giant’s Causeway and Bushmills 070821

    Despite an early wake up call by other residents at 2am (and a call to reception staff to tell them about it), we woke up feeling refreshed and ready for the journey north. We had breakfast in the Wolff Grill room, which, when it belonged to Harland and Wolff, was a drawing office. We were…

  • NI Day 2 Belfast 060821

    The weather was pretty similar to day 1, but we had indoor stuff planned, so it didn’t matter too much. We had pre-booked tickets for The Titanic Experience, which is right opposite the hotel. It’s a really interesting place that gives a massive insight into the industries of Belfast, including shipbuilding. It also goes through…

  • NI Day 1 Belfast 050821

    After sailing from Liverpool-Birkenhead on the late night Stenaline Edda ferry last night, it didn’t seem long before John and I were woken from our slumber by the 0530 tannoy. We were expected to be in our car for a prompt departure at 0630. A car parked near us on deck 9 caused a bit…

  • It’s a Wonderful Life

    So make the most of it. Enjoy life. I want you to see what I do and hopefully give you inspiration to do other things. Carpe Diem is my philosophy and I have stuck to it, even when Covid 19 put a stop to many things. I like to enjoy local customs, food and drinks…