I noticed these Celtic Rings within a pine plantation, planted in a different colour tree, on a hill across a valley.We arrived in Londonderry/Derry late afternoon and finding a decent B&B proved trickier than we thought. We ended up booking at the Ramada and were very happy with nice clean rooms with decent beds.
Before getting into the car I went on an early morning walk along the river boardwalk. There was this sundial... and yes it actually worked. You may have to zoom in to read the instructions.
After an easy night in we headed off around 10am for a look around Derry.
We didn’t get 100m when we thought the road was either very damaged or we had a flat tyre. Steve pulled off the road and on stepping out Michelle noticed it proved the later. Saying ‘oh-no’ a man next to her said, well you couldn’t be in a better spot and pointed over his shoulder. Believe it or not, we were right next door to a tyre & repair shop. It was quite a large business with 6 bays.
We got them to check if they could repair it but alas the tyre was too damaged. They also pointed out that it, as well as 2 other of the other tyres, were illegally bald. What the heck!!! Thanks Thrifty Rent-a-Car!! So with a new tyre, the spare put on the front and another rotated we left with still one illegal tyre and crossed out fingers we survived the next few days and the winding roads to Dublin.
With this loss of time, we walked around town and in particular the Bogside area where there are some pretty amazing murals dedicated to and depicting events over time regarding ‘The Troubles’.
2 comments:
This art work is fabulous. I hope they leave it there for a couple of generations at least.
Loving Ireland with you.
Georgina
Glad you have enjoyed Ireland. I feel it to be a bit depressing in attitude,and climate, but the scenery so different from Europe. Another learning curve for us all. Take care Love Mum and Dad
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