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Northern Ireland

It wasn't easy to leave Brussels after such an incredible few days that's for sure. I was exhausted after all the nights out and slept the entire flight and only woke up just as we were landing. I looked out the window and it took my breath away..

I was so excited to be back in the motherland! I took the bus from Dublin up to Belfast because I have never been to Northern Ireland before. The first day at breakfast I met an American girl who told me she was going to the Giant's Causeway that morning. I shamelessly invited myself (I swear it's totally normal when you're travelling) and we headed off on the most amazing day trip.

NOT a fan of heights but it seemed like a good day to face my fears ;)


Plus the views on the other side were TOTALLY worth it 


Giant's Causeway..this place is unreal!

So as you can see the spur of the moment day trip did NOT disappoint. Later in the evening we headed over to Fibber McGee's to watch some traditional Irish music..also amazing! The next day we did a black taxi tour. For those of you who don't know, Northern Ireland is a separate country from the Republic of Ireland and for years there was an awful war going on between the two. Belfast is a divided city, half are Protestant Loyalists and want to remain part of the UK and half are Catholics who want to be part of the Republic. Thank God "The Troubles" are over but the two communities are still very divided. In fact, every night the gate between the two areas is locked at 6:30 PM and not reopened until 6:30 AM. It was definitely an interesting and eyeopening tour! 

The next day we did a free walking tour of Belfast and then head back down to the Republic and over to Galway. In a few days I will be meeting mom and Kiera in Galway!


Sometimes you just need a weekend with another American..Thanks for all the laughs! <3

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