Northern Ireland: Giant's Causeway

We had a lot of fun climbing around and exploring Giant's Causeway. We were surprised by how small the area was, but we really loved the unique formations. 

In the visitor's center we watched a funny animated movie about an Irishman named Finn and a Giant that lived across the causeway. It was a myth about how the rock formation was created. Super cute. We were pretty cold by the end of our visit, so we ate soup and treats at the visitor's center cafe.

Northern Ireland: Carrick-a-Rede

From Dublin, we drove north to the coast. Oh my goodness! Erick and I fell in love with the coast of Northern Ireland. Truly. We drove through county Antrim to Ballintoy, the village where my great, great, great grandfather was born.

We stopped to see Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge. There has been a rope bridge at this location since the 1750s. It was used by salmon fisherman to get out to where the best fish are located. I loved imagining that I was walking along the same pathways that my ancestors have walked.