Tag Archives: Belfast

Government, Graves, and Ghost Stories.

Posted on May 29, 2013 by Rick Neal

The plan this morning was to bus out to a certain car park in the south end of Belfast to take a walk through the woods and fields to the Giant’s Ring. When I woke up, though, I was really … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast, Ireland 2013 | Tagged Belfast, Downpatrick, Ghost Walk, St. Patrick | 2 Comments

Causeway in the Sun

Posted on May 28, 2013 by Rick Neal

Last tie I was in Belfast, I took a tour up around the Antrim coast to the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge, the Giant’s Causeway, and Dunluce Castle. It rained pretty hard the entire time, and I got drenched. More to the … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast, Ireland 2013 | Tagged Belfast, Bushmill, Carrick-A-Rede, Dunluce Castle, Giant's Causeway | 4 Comments

Around Belfast

Posted on May 27, 2013 by Rick Neal

I’m back at the Old Rectory earlier today than yesterday. I want a good sleep before tomorrow’s tour of the Giant’s Causeway and Antrim Coast. And last night was a late night1. Weather today was a mixed bag. There were … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast, Ireland 2013 | Tagged Albert Clock, Belfast, Crumlin Road Gaol, Custom House, Salmon of Knowledge, St Anne's Cathedral | 3 Comments

She Was Fine When She Left Belfast!

Posted on May 26, 2013 by Rick Neal

I heard that line five or six times today, visiting Titanic Belfast. Everyone who said it chuckled, but you could tell that it was only mostly a joke. I forgot this morning that it was Sunday. Which means Sunday bus … Continue reading →

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I’m Here!

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Rick Neal

So, I’ve made it to Belfast. I have to say, if you have the option of traveling business class, it’s pretty awesome. Bigger, more comfortable seat, better food, airport lounge, all that stuff. I really enjoyed it. The plane got … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast, Dublin, Ireland 2013, Travel | Tagged Belfast, Dublin, Traveling | 1 Comment

Belfast is Shaping Up

Posted on September 19, 2012 by Rick Neal

I spent some time over the past couple of days figuring out how I’m going to be spending my time in Belfast, the first stop on my Ireland trip for next summer. Surprise, surprise: I’m not going to have the … Continue reading →

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One (Maybe Two) Steps Closer

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Rick Neal

Today, I booked my tickets. Now, I really wanted to have only one stop on this flight1, and I spoke to some other travelers last time who recommended Aer Lingus, so I tried to make that happen. I was successful, … Continue reading →

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More Belfast

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Rick Neal

So, I woke up this morning feeling like I’m coming down with a cold. I’m not happy about that, but I’m glad it held off so long. It’s going to make the flight home unpleasant, but at least it didn’t … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast, Ireland 2011 | Tagged Belfast, Botanic Garden, Queens University, Ulster Museum, Victoria Square | 1 Comment

The Antrim Coast

Posted on October 5, 2011 by Rick Neal

Y’know, I’ve stayed in some really good places on this trip: Ariel House, Garnish House, The Moorings, Saddler’s House. Now, I’m at the Old Rectory and I have to say I like it best of all. This is not to … Continue reading →

Posted in Belfast, Ireland 2011 | Tagged Belfast, Carrick-A-Rede, Dunluce Castle, The Old Rectory | 3 Comments

A Bit of Belfast

Posted on October 4, 2011 by Rick Neal

This is going to be a short update. I spent most of the day getting from Derry to Belfast. I’m staying at the Old Rectory, which is not really within walking distance of the bus station1, so I broke down … Continue reading →

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