Postcards From Northern Ireland

Posted on June 11, 2015 | 14 Comments

He, I know not why, shewed upon all occasions an aversion to go to Ireland, where I proposed to him that we should make a tour. JOHNSON. “It is the last place where I should wish to travel.” BOSWELL. “Should you not like to see Dublin, Sir?” JOHNSON. “No, Sir; Dublin is only a worse capital.” BOSWELL. “Is not the Giant’s-Causeway worth seeing?” JOHNSON. “Worth seeing, yes; but not worth going to see.” – Boswell: Life of Johnson

Not so long ago most people would no more of thought about visiting Northern Ireland than North Korea, it wouldn’t have crossed their minds to go to Ulster more than go to Uganda and Belfast would be in a travellers wish list that included Beirut and Baghdad. Now things are changing and some upcoming posts I will take you on a short journey through the Province.

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14 responses to “Postcards From Northern Ireland”

Sue | June 11, 2015 at 7:51 am | Reply

Shall look forward to the journey!

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Richard Adams | June 11, 2015 at 8:57 am | Reply

Great trip. Can’t wait to see the results.

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abitofculture | June 11, 2015 at 9:38 am | Reply

I loved Belfast – hope you do too.

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- Andrew Petcher | June 11, 2015 at 1:01 pm | Reply
  
  I used your posts as a guide to what to see!
  
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Rick | June 11, 2015 at 1:11 pm | Reply

How cool is the Giant’s Causeway?

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- Andrew Petcher | June 11, 2015 at 1:20 pm | Reply
  
  I think it is one of the best in Ireland!
  
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Gunta | June 11, 2015 at 4:16 pm | Reply

“Worth seeing, yes; but not worth going to see.” What a great quote. The way I feel about any place that involves a plane trip.

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- Andrew Petcher | June 11, 2015 at 4:17 pm | Reply
  
  It is a great quote. It can be used for so many tourist destinations.
  
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susan@marsha'sbungalow | June 12, 2015 at 2:09 am | Reply

Looking forward to the journey. My grandfather came to USA from near Bushmills in 1920, and in September, I am going to visit his birthplace. Thank you for the perfect timing!

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masgautsen | June 12, 2015 at 8:26 am | Reply

I look forward to the journey! I wish to go myself so I’ll be taking notes 🙂

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joylovestravel | June 12, 2015 at 10:57 am | Reply

Love the quote – fantastic and still sniggering!! Looking forward to this trip very much.

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Bulldog Travels | June 12, 2015 at 5:23 pm | Reply

As a loud and proud lover of Ireland I bed you please visit Northern Ireland and of course the Republic. I will be visiting next month and will surely report back. But, Northern Ireland is glorious and should not be missed. 😉

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- Andrew Petcher | June 12, 2015 at 5:28 pm | Reply
  
  I have just returned from NI and will post about the visit soon! Samuel Johnson was so wrong!
  
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  - Bulldog Travels | June 12, 2015 at 6:13 pm |
    
    I can’t wait to hear about it!
    
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