Day in Belfast

Yesterday was Belfast. We'd visited Belfast a number of years ago when we drove round the coast of Ireland. We liked the city then, and we liked it yesterday on our quick whizz round. Both times the weather was grand, and that always helps. We had a relaxing start to the day before a 9:30 departure into the city from the port. The port is a typically industrial area built on reclaimed land, next to the city airport. That's not to say there's no history, but it is gritty. The extremely knowledgeable guide took us through the city centre and gave us a few minutes to look at the City Hall and the Titanic memorials in the grounds. We had four hours at the Titanic Museum which was probably about right, although if you've got the time and stamina, the museum would benefit from a full day. The building itself is a stunning landmark. It's white and in the shape of a huge star - referencing The White Star Line which ran the Titanic. The front of the building is the shape and size of the prow…