Ireland Pictures 6; Belfast. Overload. Photo 21

The next day was typical north coast Irish weather: rain rain and more rain. It was also windy and cold. Perfect for taking a Black Cab tour around the city. We all got into cabs 5 or 6 at a time and went on about a one hour tour. It was mostly the murals of the city and the history that went with them. This one was a local IRA soldier who was killed in 2000.

Ireland Pictures 6; Belfast. Overload.

November 2nd 2008
Belfast. I don't think I can put into words my anticipation or feelings before we got there. I had heard and read the history. I've seen movies. I had spoken to people the whole tour who had been affected by "The Troubles". I'm going to try to just narrate through the pictures as my memories come back. My friend Ben from home told me that I should do this tour, and I'm so glad that I did. Belf ... read more

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