Northern Ireland: Part Two

Day 4 - We went to the "Ulster Folk & Transportation Museum." (Say that 5X's fast!) It was a village that displayed what life was like 100 years ago in Ireland.

A demonstration on printing. You can't tell what he is doing in this picture, but it was very fascinating to learn how printing worked back then. Each tiny, individual letter had to be put in place backwards! 

Newspapers and magazines today don't need to use columns for text anymore. We are just used to reading the news this way. Printers did it a long time ago because it allowed more text on the same page.

Weirdest/coolest chicken I've ever seen.

The Blacksmith 

My part-time job (If I lived back then)

His part-time job (If he lived back then)

Carrickfergus Castle, over 900 years old!

"Fire!"

 (FYI: I wouldn't want to stand right behind a cannon while it is firing)

Jacob Hood

 (Kind of like Robin Hood, only better.)

St. Nicholas' Church

Built in 1180

Celtic Cross

Belfast Castle - Built in the 1800's

We hiked Cavehill, spur of the moment and had just enough daylight left to do it!

Overlooking Belfast

We made Dad do it. He kept pretending like he was going to have a heart-attack or something. ;)

Day 5 - We went to church and had the privilege of hearing Elder and Sister Blickenstaff speak. We met and had lunch with the Sister Missionaries and a sweet gal named Joanne, who just joined the church in April. That night Jake and I were able to speak at a Sunday Evening Discussion for the Young Single Adults. It was a great day!

Day 6 - The Titanic Museum! Did you know the Titanic was built in Belfast?! 

At night there is a strip of lights that outline the size of the Titanic. It was the biggest moving object in the world when it was built in 1912. 1,502 people died from the sinking of the ship.

For dinner on Day 6, we went to my parents Stake Presidents home. The McCruddens'. They are lovely people. It was so nice to meet them and get to know them a little. They made us feel so welcome. 

Day 7 - Involved a lot of driving. But, it was worth it because we were headed down south to Ireland! Remember, for those of you who can't remember my earlier ramblings...Northern Ireland (where my parents live) is a different country than Ireland.

Bunratty Castle

Built in 1425

Many homes on the Emerald Isle have red doors. It is said to keep evil away.

Dunguaire Castle

Built in 1520

Alrighty! That is enough blogging for now! Stay tuned for our final post from our trip overseas. We hope you are enjoying all the pictures. There are many more to come!