Let there be Light

There were some squally showers out to sea this morning and the light was awesome.  Took some photos from the bedroom window then after breakfast we went up the hill behind Shroove and this is what we saw.  Loved the subtle tones with the light..... and really photography is all about light.

We did a bit of a loop after taking these pictures, along a winding track, then onto a decent road back to the village of Shroove.  Time for a coffee and a quick scramble around a ruined castle (which would be totally out of bounds in NZ) before catching the car ferry over to Northern Island. The weather looked threatening often but it held off for us (as has been the case over the last two + weeks).  
We did the tourist stops this afternoon - the Dunluce Castle , (which we didn't pay to go into, a few photos from the fence),  the Giants Causeway then the Carrick-a-rede Rope Bridge. The latter two took our money and we walked with the multitudes for flipping miles, up and down while battling a very strong wind.  So strong that they closed the cliff walk after we had walked the swing bridge.  Knackered. 
After these stops, the camera went into the bag and it was firmly zipped up.  We took a very picturesque road along the coast, not unlike Kiakoura in some places, then onto the three lane freeway into Belfast.
Dora was an angel and got us to our Hotel, Doug drove with confidence (mostly) and the navigator did OK as well.
Our hotel upgraded us to a Business Class room, loverlee :)  We ordered sandwiches in, which was served with a lovely fresh salad and crisps.

We both indulged in a delicious bath, feeling nicely relaxed and won't be long out of bed......which is ginornous!!

A quieter day in Belfast tomorrow, no driving which will be nice.

Rainie