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Well we have had a fantastic weeks holiday in Ireland.
We went to Northern Ireland for 2 days then to a place called Blackrock just south of Dublin.
We arrived in Larne last Sunday morning at 9.15am. The weather was lovely. We drove up the coast road stopping to look at the view every so often. We stopped at a little village called Cushenden. As we had been up early we also had a late breakfast. I had a soda roll with bacon and egg. Himself had a full fry up.
We tootled up the coast road and stopped at a place called Carrick a Rede. There is a rope bridge and you can pay for the privilege of walking across it. (It is National Trust so we didn't have to pay!) Quite a long walk which was very pretty. The queue for the bridge was ok and we didn't have to wait too long. It was the scariest thing I have done in a long time, himself wasn't too impressed either. It was only a short bridge but it swayed like nothing on earth and there is always some numpty that thinks it's fun to swing it. We were both very pleased to get back onto solid ground.
We got back into the car and then drove a bit further, stopping at a place called Ballycastle. Took a few pictures then carried on to Portrush. Had to drive round a couple of times before we found the hotel. Parked up in the next street and carried the bags down a little side street to hotel. Up what seemed like 6 flights of stairs to a nice room with a sea view. Well if you ignored the grotty shops opposite the view was nice.
That evening we had dinner at a local restaurant. Not cheap but nice.
The following day we went to the Giants Causeway. From the coastal path it didn't look impressive but when we got down to it we loved it. The sea crashing against the rocks was mesmerising.
Off to Bushmills Distillery for lunch then a tour round. Even managedto drink the "free sample". Bought Dad a bottle of 12 year old whiskey that can only be bought from there. Hope he enjoys it.
Went to a beach called Port Strand cost £4.50 to park on the beach thank goodness for the National Trust membership. I paddled in the sea bit chilly and I got my bum wet!!
Later that evening we had dinner in the Ramada hotel.
Next morning we set off for Dublin. Found the B & B. Room ok bit of a funny shape but it'll do. Went for a walk to acclimatise ourselves. Had a drink in the pub called Bakers Corner, ok for tea so decided to go back later. Nice meal when we went back. Will continue the holiday tomorrow as I am tired and need my own bed. Lx