Today we all went to Belfast, about a 2 hour drive from Dalkey. Belfast is “over the border” (Northern Ireland) – Micah’s first trip to the UK! The border is pretty much invisible apart from subtle changes and different road signs. We went straight to the Shankill Road area and spent some time wandering and looking at the now famous murals, testament to the voices & struggles of the past. Has improved my understanding & appreciation of past & fairly recent history!
Lunch at Gourmet Burger Kitchen- one of Matt’s favourites- executive chef Peter Gordon, NZ drinks. the “tomato” sauce bottle and NZ photos lining the wall.
We later toured Belfast City Hall – very impressive! Sat in the Lord Mayor’s chair (currently they have the youngest mayor ever – Sinn Féin party) and Micah charmed the tour guide! (Poppa thought she was going to run off with Micah!) Later wanderings took us down to Queens Island and the Titanic Quarter where a whole tourist industry has been established around the ill-fated liner.
Earlier this week Mark went to the London area for 2 days work while Kat, Micah & I went shopping around Dublin! Enjoyed the music and dancing and atmosphere of Grafton Street in the city centre and Micah scored!
Last night Matt, Mark & I went to an Irish night in Temple Bar – thoroughly enjoyed the food, music and dancing- take up Irish dancing if Zumba is not your thing!
