Blogs from Antrim, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, Europe

We went up to Moure Mountains at 1st of October. We had stopped at track roud junction (grid ref. 357223), than we follow roud east for 75 m, than we ternd north-north-west direction. Next point of this trip was wall track junction (grid ref. 353233). Than we went north-west direction from wall junction to stile at the forest end on right (grid ref. 353235). Whan we went north-east - follow the path. Next stop was beside other stile (path 1 junction) (grid ref.354249). From this point we went south-east - follow the wall, up to Long Seefin (grid ref.357240). From this point we went down to track roud junction where we have our bus. This time I have learnt how count time needed to travel including heigh gained. At this week I could practice my map ... read more

At this week we went to a Moure mointains. We have been stop at the Fofanny Dan Car Park and than we went over Ott Mountain with Slieve Lough Shannach at the left. Than we went to Lough Shannach and we rest there at copple of minutes. At the way back we went over Carn Mountain. At the time of trip I learnt how to read grid references from map because ours main aim was find good direction and way idependetly (without lectors help). Also at this time I could practise using compass, and I think I improved it. But I have to practice map reading more, because at this time I did a lot of mistakes, and without my team I could be asly lost.... read more

We drove to Troon to catch the Ferry across to Ireland, to a place called Larne. We then headed north along the Antrim Coast, North East of Ireland on our way to see the Giant’s Causeway. The drive along the coast was stunning and every chance we got we stopped and took photos, just breathtaking scenery. Went through a small fishing village called Ballygalley, found out that the word Balley means........ “Place of”. The next village was Cushendal, had lunch and went exploring. Walked down to watch a local couple fish off the rocks along the coast, they had not caught a thing but it was great to talk to the locals. The next stage of our Road Trip took us through Ballycastle, passed the Dunseverick Castle and headed down to the Giants Causeway. This place ... read more

I went to Belfast the other day with some traveler friends. I usually don't like to do tours, but they really wanted to take one and convinced me that I should go. I am glad I did, it was worth it. We took a tour from Belfast to Derry to Giants Causeway and a few other places. What ·I liked best about the tour was listening to the history of Northern Ireland. I wasn't completely ignorant to what had happened there, but I was not an expert by any means. Since I don't want to sit here and write it all out here are some pictures instead. Oh, and can you tell, it is cold here, and windy. ... read more

ALLELUIA, ALLELUIA…….. Today the sun decided to shine and finally we can go to the Giants Causeway! Last night we went to an Italian and both had pizza. Both of us were unable to finish our meal after all we had eaten that day so we decided to take it with us and have it today. Portrush, where we are staying, is a sea-side town full of amusements, slot machines, guesthouses and chippers. The beach stretches for what seems likes miles to another beach called White Rocks. This beach has a ‘blue flag’ and seems to be very popular. This morning we had a bit of a sleep in until 9 o’clock! Breakfast is included in our stay at the Clarmont Guesthouse. After some very nice scrambled eggs, bacon and toast we were on our way ... read more