May
20
Lots
of rain, and off to Belfast
Tuesday
morning was a cloudy day, at least to start. We finally got going
from Sligo about 10:30am and headed off to Belfast. Of course we
could not just drive straight there with all the signs telling us
about some amazing scenic views. We did try to pass by some but when
it came to Glencare Lough (Lake) and waterfall we could not resist.
That is what makes our trips so much fun with the unplanned, extra
little journeys.
No
sooner did we leave our little lough excursion but the rain started.
It was light and not something that really bothered us until we were
hit with a huge downpour. Barely able to see out the windows let
alone drive with the rivers running down the side of the road making
for big splashes when we drove through. But by the time we arrive on
the outskirts of Belfast, it was gone for the remainder of the day.
We
had scheduled a boat ride with Captain Derek of the Lagan Boat Tours.
( http://www.laganboatcompany.com/)
for 3:30 and arrived at the dock area for the tour at 3:20 after
checking in to our hotel.
I
highly recomment taking the boat tour if you are ever in Belfast.
There are only 3 sailings a day, and Captain Derek is very
knowledgeable about Belfast Harbour filling us in with lots of
details about the Titanic also. The huge cranes that were and still
are used at the docks – Sampson and Goliath – were beyond huge
actually, and it was nice to get the perspective from the boat. The
tour was about 90 minutes and the weather had settled to cloudy, but
quite nice.
Last
night we ate at a place called Benedicts. They have a “beat the
clock” menu that only charges the price of the time you order for
specific items on the menu. And also specific cocktails are only
$2.95
So
we each had a cocktail and a dinner that was only charged at $6.50.
Not a bad deal at all!
It
was an early night and I spent time fighting with my travel computer
trying to get logged in. Jet lag had finally caught up and I headed
off to bed early. Today was planned as a busy day.
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