Last day in Northern Ireland

Monday was our last day in Northern Ireland. We drove to Londonderry and walked around the city until the rain got the better of us. We then drove back to Belfast in steady rain all the way.
We took a really interesting tour through the Crumlin Road Gaol and drove through the Falls and Shankill Road areas, so significant in the periods of unrest.

Guildhall, Londonderry.

Peace Bridge, Londonderry

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Building bonfire pile.

Northern Ireland continued.

This morning began with a visit to Dunlace Castle. This medieval 17th century castle was the headquarters of the MacDonell clan. Next we did a tour of the Bushmills Distillery, where the famous Irish whiskey is made.
We went to different beaches along the Causeway route. We were amazed to see people swimming (in wetsuits) being that it was only 13 deg.

Carrick-A-Dede and Giant's Causeway

This morning began with us going to the Carrick-A-Dede rope bridge. It traverses a 30m deep 20m wide chasm. It was traditionally erected by salmon fishermen. It was rather cold and windy when we crossed it. Next stop wax the harbour at Ballintoy followed by Whitepark Bay.

Following that was the fascinating Giant's Causeway where again we had both sunshine and rain squalls.

Northern Ireland continued.

Yesterday, 1st July we had blue skies, grey skies, sun, squally showers and hail, with temperatures fluctuating between 9 & 16 degrees and it's summer!
We still had a great day. We left Ballygally and continued on the Causeway Coadtal road. We really enjoyed exploring the picturesque village of Glenarm, where we also visited the castle and walled garden.
In Genariff Forest Park we did a waterfalls walk. From there we drove north on the Torr Head road then to Ballycastle. We then detoured to see the Dark Hedges, an avenue of beech trees planted in the 18th century. This was also a site in the Game of Thrones.