I think there are more sheep in Ireland than people... Along the highways, the most common thing that you will see aside from the greeneries is the sheep!
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Did Ewe Like the Views So Far?
Co. Leitrim, Ireland
I think there are more sheep in Ireland than people... Along the highways, the most common thing that you will see aside from the greeneries is the sheep!
I think there are more sheep in Ireland than people... Along the highways, the most common thing that you will see aside from the greeneries is the sheep!
Look at the Big Green Bus!
Ireland
This was the bus that took us all over Ireland! Nice color, huh? =D To be sure, to be sure!
This was the bus that took us all over Ireland! Nice color, huh? =D To be sure, to be sure!
Of Peace Walls and Political Murals...
Derry, Northern Ireland
On the other side of the coin... we saw the peace walls and political murals in Derry during the walking tour.
On the other side of the coin... we saw the peace walls and political murals in Derry during the walking tour.
On the Walls of Derry
Northern Ireland, UK
The walls is impressive. It gives you a good view of Derry/Londonderry. The walking tour of the walls was interesting and informative.
The walls is impressive. It gives you a good view of Derry/Londonderry. The walking tour of the walls was interesting and informative.
Dunluce Castle
North Antrim, Northern Ireland
I didn't get to explore the castle grounds but she's a real beauty even from afar!
I didn't get to explore the castle grounds but she's a real beauty even from afar!
More Rocks!
Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
Here's more of the rocks at the Giants Causeway that juts high!
Here's more of the rocks at the Giants Causeway that juts high!
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Finally!
Giants Causeway, Northern Ireland
The rocks are interesting... The rocks are all the same size! (Some are just jutting higher...) But we know better than that now after hearing how the rocks came to be there, courtesy of Finn... (hee-hee)
The rocks are interesting... The rocks are all the same size! (Some are just jutting higher...) But we know better than that now after hearing how the rocks came to be there, courtesy of Finn... (hee-hee)
Along the Way
Northern Ireland, UK
This is another view along the path to the giant's causeway. Did you know that at the closest point of Ireland and Scotland, the distance is only 12 miles! They said that on a clear day, you may be able to see Scotland from Ireland.
Notice the white specks against the green grass? That's actually sea foam blown by the wind!
This is another view along the path to the giant's causeway. Did you know that at the closest point of Ireland and Scotland, the distance is only 12 miles! They said that on a clear day, you may be able to see Scotland from Ireland.
Notice the white specks against the green grass? That's actually sea foam blown by the wind!
Oh! The View!
Northern Ireland, UK
The giants causeway is quite a walk from the parking lot. There is a bus that you can take for a fee to get you to the giants causeway but I think at that time we were being cheapskates (prices there is in British Pounds!)... Cold and strong winds aside, the view along the path is wonderful so the walk was worth it!
The giants causeway is quite a walk from the parking lot. There is a bus that you can take for a fee to get you to the giants causeway but I think at that time we were being cheapskates (prices there is in British Pounds!)... Cold and strong winds aside, the view along the path is wonderful so the walk was worth it!
Giants Causeway Marker
Northern Ireland, UK
I loved the story our guide told us about how the giants causeway came to be. Forget about geology, volcanic rocks cooling and stuff, the story goes...
"... Once upon a time ...
In Ireland, lived a gentle giant called Finn MacCool. At fifty two feet six inches, he was a relatively small giant...
... But across the sea in Scotland there was a rival giant called Benandonner.
The two Giants hollered across the sea of Moyle, each demanding a trial of strength. This was agreed, and hospitable Finn offered to make the contest possible by building a rocky causeway between the two countries. But to do this he needed some helpers...
...which tells how Finn built a path across the sea from County Antrim to Benandonner's lair - Fingal's cave on the island of Staffa, but the work was so laborious that Finn fell asleep with exhaustion...
Oonagh was Finn's wife, a giantess, she woke up early the next morning to find Finn sound asleep. Then she heard the sound of thunderous footsteps...
... and saw the mighty Benandonner approaching. He was truly gigantic. Finn would be no match against this Scottish giant. Quick thinking Oonagh covered the sleeping Finn with a nightgown and bonnet...
"Where's Finn?" bellowed Benandonner,
"Where is the coward hiding?"
He peered at the sleeping Finn.
"Be quiet," Oonagh warned Benandonner, "or you'll waken the bairn!"
Benandonner panicked. If the child was this big, how much bigger might Finn be? He did not stay to find out... He hastily retreated across the causeway, destroying it in his wake..."
(Lifted from: http://www.giantscausewayofficialguide.com/once01.htm)
I loved the story our guide told us about how the giants causeway came to be. Forget about geology, volcanic rocks cooling and stuff, the story goes...
"... Once upon a time ...
In Ireland, lived a gentle giant called Finn MacCool. At fifty two feet six inches, he was a relatively small giant...
... But across the sea in Scotland there was a rival giant called Benandonner.
The two Giants hollered across the sea of Moyle, each demanding a trial of strength. This was agreed, and hospitable Finn offered to make the contest possible by building a rocky causeway between the two countries. But to do this he needed some helpers...
...which tells how Finn built a path across the sea from County Antrim to Benandonner's lair - Fingal's cave on the island of Staffa, but the work was so laborious that Finn fell asleep with exhaustion...
Oonagh was Finn's wife, a giantess, she woke up early the next morning to find Finn sound asleep. Then she heard the sound of thunderous footsteps...
... and saw the mighty Benandonner approaching. He was truly gigantic. Finn would be no match against this Scottish giant. Quick thinking Oonagh covered the sleeping Finn with a nightgown and bonnet...
"Where's Finn?" bellowed Benandonner,
"Where is the coward hiding?"
He peered at the sleeping Finn.
"Be quiet," Oonagh warned Benandonner, "or you'll waken the bairn!"
Benandonner panicked. If the child was this big, how much bigger might Finn be? He did not stay to find out... He hastily retreated across the causeway, destroying it in his wake..."
(Lifted from: http://www.giantscausewayofficialguide.com/once01.htm)
Along the coast
Northern Ireland, UK
The coast in Ireland is beautiful! This is a view from the North coast. (The grass looks so green!)
The coast in Ireland is beautiful! This is a view from the North coast. (The grass looks so green!)
In Belfast
Belfast, Northern Ireland UK
This is one of the universities in Belfast. The buildings there are just beautiful!
This is one of the universities in Belfast. The buildings there are just beautiful!
Of Peace Walls and Political Murals
Belfast, Northern Ireland
I recommend the Black Taxi Tours in Belfast. It gives you an opportunity to view the peace walls and political murals and learn more about their history.
I recommend the Black Taxi Tours in Belfast. It gives you an opportunity to view the peace walls and political murals and learn more about their history.
Belfast City Hall
Northern Ireland, UK
Belfast is an interesting city. Did you know that the ship Titanic was built here?
Belfast is an interesting city. Did you know that the ship Titanic was built here?
Celtic crosses and graveyard markers
Monasterboice, Ireland
This is a monastery founded by St Buite, who died in AD 521. The round tower and the high cross in the picture dates from the 10th century. (Text lifted from marker found on the site) Here you can see examples of celtic crosses, which is a cross with a circle in the middle and various designs all over.
This is a monastery founded by St Buite, who died in AD 521. The round tower and the high cross in the picture dates from the 10th century. (Text lifted from marker found on the site) Here you can see examples of celtic crosses, which is a cross with a circle in the middle and various designs all over.
U2 Concert... anyone?
Slane Castle, Ireland
This castle is a venue for concerts. U2 has played here a couple of times at least, I think.
This castle is a venue for concerts. U2 has played here a couple of times at least, I think.
Guinness Storehouse
Dublin, Ireland
This is inside the Guinness storehouse. The cool thing in this place is, when you reach the top of the building, there's a bar called the Gravity Bar where you get a free pint of Guinness for you to enjoy while admiring the 360 degree view of Dublin!
This is inside the Guinness storehouse. The cool thing in this place is, when you reach the top of the building, there's a bar called the Gravity Bar where you get a free pint of Guinness for you to enjoy while admiring the 360 degree view of Dublin!
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