Northern Ireland: Belfast and the North Irish Coast
All three of our summer 2022 cruises had port stops in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, so we really got to explore here. For our first visit, we used the HOHO bus to get an overview and see some of the famous sites. As well, we spent some time visiting the city hall, which has a very nice museum. On our second visit, we ventured out on an all day tour of the gorgeous North Antrim Coast. On our final visit, we decided to have the Titanic Experience. I'm glad we had multiple stops here, because Belfast is a great city and the countryside is so beautiful. There is much to do and see here! During undergrad, Emily had a class on Ireland (both Northern and the Republic), and we learned a good bit about The Troubles from her sharings, as well as from watching assigned films with her. In addition, we had our own memories of those times as young adults. However, our day exploring Belfast gave us an even deeper understanding, especially since our particular HOHO bus h...