Belfast

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As much as we loved County Antrim, Belfast was too gritty for our liking. We enjoyed the sights we saw, but felt the vibe of the city wasn't for us. 



Albert Memorial Clock in memory of Prince Albert. 





These stained glass installations were in several places and so pretty!



We toured the Titanic museum and it was really cool! We learned a lot about the company and people who designed and built the ship, what Ireland was like during that time, and some about the sinking of the ship. Our tour took us through what is now a Titanic hotel, but was originally the offices of the shipbuilder Harland & Wolff

Our museum ticket also let us board and look around the SS Nomadic which was used as a tender to bring passengers to ships including the Titanic. As we entered, one of the guides took us around on a personal tour. One of the things he showed us was that the toilet on the ship was a Crapper branded toilet. I had no idea that was where the name originated! He also told us that at one time after being abandoned as a sailing vessel the Nomadic was used as a disco! As we were leaving, he stopped me and in the cutest Irish brogue asked if I would take a wee little survey about the experience! The kids thought that was hilarious! 
We had a delightful Italian lunch with a server who switched from Irish brogue to an Italian accent effortlessly! He kept us laughing. 

As we left Belfast, we made a pass through Malone Park famous for its treee-lined street often used in photographs. Sarah Graves researched it and Aaron made it happen for her to visit. 

 

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