This weekend we took a trip into Donegal Town in the Republic of Ireland. It was interesting to see the difference between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. In the Republic, they measure things completely different ie.speed in Northern Ireland is miles per an hour while in the Republic is kilometres per an hour. Also, in the Republic we had to get currency since they use euros instead of pounds but we got more in euros, which was nice. In Donegal Town, we went to the Donegal Castle which was built in 1474. The inside of the castle was amazing! The only thing was the doorways were very small(short wise) and the stairwells were narrow, but overall a beautiful castle! We also went on a beautiful scenic walk around the Donegal Bay. It was a beautiful area, and an actual trail walk. After this, we walked to our hostel we would be staying at for the night. My first hostel I ever stayed in. It was totally different then what I thought. It was very nice, clean, and homey. The lady who ran it was extremely nice, she made us hot chocolate and gave us cookies by the fireplace before we headed out for drinks for the night.
The next day we headed back in the afternoon, on our way back we stopped in Derry/Londonderry. The Republic calls it Derry and Northern Ireland calls it Londonderry. In Derry yesterday (30/1/11) was the last walk for the 'Troubles'. Derry was the place in Northern Ireland that experienced Bloody Sunday. To see and be part of this walk was amazing and something I will be able to tell my grandchildren I saw in person. The amount of people that attend was beyond my thoughts. There were people from all over the world ie.America & Arabs that came to support the walk. We were fortunate to get a spot next to a elderly gentlemen who knew all about the walk and the people that were affected by the 'troubles'. He showed and told us of the different people while walking by who they were and how they were affected. It was very educational and eye opening. To become more educated about the 'troubles' I picked up a book so I can read and understand them since it is a huge part of what makes Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland what they are. In the picture above is the sign that says "Vindicated (Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign)" Also, in the picture your able to see the thousands of people who filled the streets for this march.
The next day we headed back in the afternoon, on our way back we stopped in Derry/Londonderry. The Republic calls it Derry and Northern Ireland calls it Londonderry. In Derry yesterday (30/1/11) was the last walk for the 'Troubles'. Derry was the place in Northern Ireland that experienced Bloody Sunday. To see and be part of this walk was amazing and something I will be able to tell my grandchildren I saw in person. The amount of people that attend was beyond my thoughts. There were people from all over the world ie.America & Arabs that came to support the walk. We were fortunate to get a spot next to a elderly gentlemen who knew all about the walk and the people that were affected by the 'troubles'. He showed and told us of the different people while walking by who they were and how they were affected. It was very educational and eye opening. To become more educated about the 'troubles' I picked up a book so I can read and understand them since it is a huge part of what makes Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland what they are. In the picture above is the sign that says "Vindicated (Bloody Sunday Justice Campaign)" Also, in the picture your able to see the thousands of people who filled the streets for this march.
Hey Little - these pictures are amazing! And you are going to be made fun of a lot if you use "awesome" - I have some English and Irish friends who used to make fun of me for that all the time. Let me know if you need anything and I will send you a care package!
ReplyDeleteIts great that you are able to experience history first hand. I think my biggest regret was never going abroad for school (I was already in AZ from NJ, so going any further seemed silly).
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Hey big!!! Thanks for the comment...ya they say awesome here often at all..and it's truly been an amazing experience and tons more to come! I'll let you know if I need anything. Here is my address just incase you want to write or send anything, I love mail :D
ReplyDelete16 Agherton Village
Colerain Road, PORTSTEWART,
Co. Londonderry,
Northern Ireland. BT55 7FE
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