A little more from Mark and Linda

Had to start another post due to formatting issues....But almost done!

Today was a highlight day in Northern Ireland. We drove along the coast to the Rope Bridge at Carrick-a-Rede. This was a scary but amazing opportunity. The views were stunning.

Then we continued to the Giant's Causeway, an amazing geological wonder! 

A short distance away were the remains of Dunluce Castle with gorgeous views in the distance. I loved the flowers growing in the rocks of the castle. After eating Irish stew at "The Nook" with our friends, Chris and Steve, we crammed into a phone booth for a fun photo op.

Our plane was due to fly home from Dublin so we headed south and spent a fun afternoon at Trinity College where we were able to view the Book of Kells- the beautifully illuminated manuscript of the New Testament and the greatest treasure of Ireland. (Forgot to mention in the previous post that we also got to see a Guttenburg Bible and a rare John Tyndale Bible at the British Museum in London...simply amazing!) We also got to see the most amazing library we have ever seen at Trinity College.

We had a few hours to shop and enjoyed the various musicians- especially the old man playing spoons and the "statue" men.

Leaving our last hotel in Dublin. This is a typical view when you travel with Fun For Less.

(We have learned to travel with colorful luggage...viz: blue and red!)

This was a trip of a lifetime- being able to see the lands of our ancestors and to celebrate our unique heritage. The people were "lovely," the views were amazingly beautiful, the architecture was stunning and the food was everything we hoped for....delish! Even the blood pudding Mom!!! We are so grateful we were able to celebrate 40 wonderful years of marriage in a place that was so meaningful to both of us.