Left Drogheda this morning early to commence the drive to Northern Ireland , we had a map, I'm am navigator, my glasses are in Emerald... Hmmmm,, not.a great start.. ah, what the hell, we will just wing it.
Guess what? We made it.
Not only did we make it safe, we also managed to call by a small village called Clough.. We had found a fellow in our cemetery visits in Central Qld, that was born in tullykittah, so we had taken a photo of his grave to bring to any of his family geneologists that I could find.
We found the Presbyterian Parish leader that promised me he would take the photos to a member of the family. He was a lovely man, took me to the local play group centre to introduce me to another Tullykittah local and also offered to open the local Presbyterian church to show us.
Off to the Giants Causeway we go! What a fantastic day that was! Hugo spent all day trying to take photos without anyone else in it! The coast line is indescribable. Incredibly beautiful, clear water, and from there I could see the land of my ancestors! Hexagonal rock columns riding hundreds of metres in the air, surrounding by clear oven and pristine coastline.
We took a drive by Carrick a rede rope bride, and despite my fear of heights.. I did it! I walked the rope bridge twice! It was much fun. Hugo and I spent some time enjoying the scenery before making our way back up the hill to the car.
Found our BnB in Bushmills and snuck into the local shops, the craft here is amazing! I'm cross already about my luggage limits and its only day 4! Off to the Bushmill Irish Whisky Distillery for a tasting. They had run out of 12 and 16 year old Whisky so offered a 6 year old and two glasses of 21 year old instead. Divine.
Dinner tonight was at a restaurant recommended by the BnB owner. Tartine. OMG, and to think I was worried about the food here being plain and stodgy. The dinner tonight would rival any food we are in France. Seafood was local and fresh, gammon well cooked and tender! I'm so glad we took his advice.
All in all, a very Tiring day with lots of walking, hill and stair climbing, but one Ill remember for a very long time. .
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