Irish Roadtrip!! Pt.4

From Donegal we headed to Northern Ireland and stopped at a place called Derry. The second largest town in Northern Island and home to many political incidents including the "Bloody Sunday" killings.

The entire center of town is surrounded by walls. Built between 1613 and 1618. We took a walk around the walls while we waited for the town to wake up. Nothing seems to happen anywhere on a sunday in Europe.

Nicola sizing up a random torture device on the side of the wall.

Around the Bogside of Derry are the Murals that depict the many political problems that have plagued Northern Ireland. Not wanting to get into the whole Catholic vs. Protestant thing. I just took photos and appreciated the artwork.

After driving past this sign on our way to Portstewart on the North Coast we were amazed to find out you can drive any car on the beach.

"The Giants Causeway" A collection of 38 000 hexagonal basalt columns.

The legend is that a giant, Finn Mcool fancied a female giant on the Scottish island of Staffa and built some stepping stones to the island where there are similar types of stones. Scientists say that they were created by an underground fissure spewing lava out about 60 million years ago. I think the Irish legend is far more romantic!!

The Carrick-a-Rede Island rope bridge.

Another cool set of cliffs on the island where we indulged in another awesome prawn cocktail this time served in a avocado!! Awesome!!

The rope bridge crossing from a distance.

Another awesome sunset back at Portstewart. Getting my fix of coastal sunsets before heading back to cloudy old Amsterdam!!

"Bulmers" has now become "Magners" again from crossing a border!!!

The decision was made to accept the oddness as they taste the same !!

The Murals of Belfast!! The day we were in Belfast the British troops were pulled out of duty. They had been serving in the north scince the 70's. The troubles are pretty much over I think but there is definitely still a strange feeling to the place.

Back in Dublin for our last night and another trip to the Temple Bar area!!

Our road trip was over and the car along with our clothes were well manky!! But it was worth it!!! Was an awesome trip!!