Day 6: Belfast!
Now, it's 11.02am (Ireland time). We are on the train heading towards Belfast, it's a modern train, not exactly those old style train which we originally thought it was. The ride is comfortable and the view is very nice! We are zooming past farms, houses, shops and hills full of sheep, cow, horse.
We had a nice night at Dublin, the room which we booked had a little heater problem when we try to bath, they were very kind and changed our room right away to a 6 bed room. Excellent service from Kinlay hostel. Definitely recommended for anyone travelling to Dublin! They provide towel and breakfast for us too. How nice eh?
So we left quite early from the hostel and made our way to conolly train station. Like 9am? Ok, maybe not that early afterall.
Reached Belfast at about 12.20pm, immediately was picked up by the Belfast famous black taxi guy who we booked. He brought us around to Shankill, the place which we learnt in social studies. There's a lot of mural drawn by people about the war and its very interesting. We also go to the peace wall which separate the protestant and the catholic resident, quite interesting and enriching to see it instead of in the book.
After the whole tour, our cab driver drove us to our hostel. Very kind of him and the whole tour was 40 Euro but I guess it is worthwhile for the whole trip.
After checking in and putting down our bags, we left for some food and found a small restaurant which serve pizza but upon closer looking of the menu, IT'S ONLY MONDAY - FRIDAY!!
Emo... but lunch was still great, its not something we always have in singapore. Fisherman pie was very good, the seafood portion was big! I was so stuffed but we still ordered cake to share
We also went to Queen's university for a walk. The university building was very grand and very old looking. Inside the building is quite modern though.
After our lovely lunch, we made our way to city square and they were having a continental fest there. There's ostrich burger, kangaroo burger, hot chocolate, churros, hot wine and a lot more. Its a new experience and its really interesting. Once in a lifetime
City square continental market
Oh, and before I forget, they use sterling pounds there.
PS. Happy birthday my dearest friend, Dorothy. Sorry that I didn't wish you on the day itself because I didn't have any wi-fi.
