Dukes Hotel Belfast

... and a plaque with the names of the people (army and civilians) who were killed just from that immediate area. the houses along the wall had cages on the back of the houses where the porch would usually go to protect them from anything coming over the wall. next we went to falls road where there were lots of catholic murals. we drove past the ira's family garden but didn't stop because the irish flag was raised which meant members and their families were there and they're not too ...

... out<br>catching some waves. Too bad we couldnt post pics yet, but we'll probs<br>post them a few times in between countries if we have time. We're in<br>Belfast<br>now and once again, have found a great B and B...tomorrow we head to<br>Scotland ont he Ferry. For tonight, just an internet cafe and a cup of<br>Starbucks coffee. Home Sweet Home. <br>

... to be part of the United Kingdom, under the Queens' rule. Republic of Ireland uses Euros, Northern Ireland uses Pounds, but Irish pounds that you can't use anywhere else. So anyway, in a brief, simple nutshell, the divide and tensions that have carried on for hundreds of years, until today exist over religion and differing views. <br><br>Shortly after arriving in Belfast we headed on the black taxi tours - which are run by local taxi drivers who take ...

... we don't have phones here that work and that price is a rip off.<br><br>After sweet talking a girl with our charming American accents into letting us use her cellphone, we gave her a few pounds for her trouble. Finally with confirmation numbers from the airline, we checked in online and thought we were homefree. Fast forward a few hours after we breezed through security and we were just sittling idly around the departure hall. The monitor ...

... if you say go to a bar for drinks, you're so lame...believe me I did it a few times.) At the pub there were some local irish muscians that were playing music and we got to see Irish set dancing. It is much like American square dancing, so you know how much I love me a hoe-down so I joined right in. Before I knew it I had a 78 year old partner and I was understanding the calls and not skipping a beat. Seriously one of the ...

... the long day of walking, we came back and rested until about 9, but it was so light outside, we decided to have another dinner. We went down the street and ordered Thai take-out (a takeaway here) at a place called Thai-tanic... seriously. No, the inside wasn't nautical themed and it was actually pretty good.<br><br>Now, we rest for a big day tomorrow. We'll be visiting a jail, the site of civil unrest, a garden full of animal-shaped hedges, and Belfast's best pubs. Whew.<br>

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... tour of Southern Ireland on Friday. I also booked my ticket from Dublin to Thessaloniki for the following Tuesday. Well, I'll be flying back to London on Tuesday, where I'll meet up with Shannon and Becky for dinner, and I'll head back to the airport after the meal. I'll have to crash at the airport for a few hours since my next flight doesn't leave until 5:50 am! That should be interesting...haha! And then, we'll see how it goes. I did, however, make plans to meet up ...

... out from a loudspeaker and then from somewhere amongst the rows of stationary cars a horn tooted. That&#8217;s right folks, bingo is such a huge night out in Drogheda you&#8217;ve got to get there early to get a seat inside the tavern. Otherwise you&#8217;re stuck outside in your car, or even worse, got nowhere to park your car within earshot of the loud speaker. Suffice to say that feeding three hungry tourists was not at the top of the tavern&#8217;s list of priorities ...

... a totally polar opposite view. Sri Lanka is crying out for people to visit and get tourism and therefore the nations economy back on an even footing, some might say that is the reasons behind the politeness and the super efficient service we were treated to, but I beg to differ. Pre tsunami I would bet a hundred Mango trees, that visitors were met in the same manner, and will continue to be so. Aayu-bowan Andy Browne STA Travel Belfast 'Ex-independent traveller'