Anyways, after 2 nights in Killaloe, we booked a place in Dublin. A comfy apartment above a restaurant. Strategically located albeit a little busy on a friday night with the weekend merry makers.
And immediately upon checking in we head out straight away to Trinity College to visit the famous library and the Book of Kells. We had just enough time before it closed.
By the time we were done it was already dark and we head back to the apartment ready for bed and recharge for our adventure in the following day.
It was still dark when we walked to the pick up point but we were looking forward to it despite the freezing temperature at that early morning. Its a whole day tour to Belfast and North Ireland.
The first stop was the Titatic Experience center. The place where the titatic ship was built. Somehow the film keep playing in my mind while walking about the center. I was half expecting Kate Winslet and whatshisname to jump out any moment.
Next we stopped by at Carrick-a-Read Rope Bridge near Ballintroy. The bridge links the mainland to the tiny island of Carrickaread. By now the grey sky has turned blue but the wind from the sea was still chilly but then the long walk kept us warm and we were blessed with an amazing view.
The final stop for the day was the Giant Causeway, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Its located in the County Antrim on the northen coast of Northern Ireland. Basically its a large area of rock formation as a result of an ancient volcanic eruption.
I don't really know if there are any other place with such a site but I was just amazed by this natural wonder of God's creation. The interlocking basalt columns come in various shades and shape. The top of the columns form stepping stones that lead from the cliff foot and disappear under the sea. And of course the locals has an amusing folklore on how it happened. The driver with his strong Irish accent had us in stitches with his version of the story.
The walk back to the bus seemed longer as we had the hill to climb but the view we get to enjoy made every step worth the while. It was a tiring day but it was also a happy one for us. Nothing beats beauty and nature.
We had to catch the flight back to Birmingham the next day but we managed to make a quick visit to Dublin Castle before making our way to the airport. All in all we had a marvelous time for our first experience in Ireland. There are many other interesting site to visit so we promised ourselves that we will be back again, insya-Allah.
Travel date : 19-21 November 2016
