What is your favorite pedestrian bridge?
One of the things we were most looking forward to seeing in Derry was the iconic Peace Bridge. Recognizable from a distance with its angled spires, it is quite beautiful. I was also intrigued by its curving path across the River Foyle. Continue reading “A Glimpse of the Peace Bridge”
Have you ever walked along city walls?
Derry is the only completely intact walled city left in Ireland. It also happens to be on the oldest continuously inhabited cities.
Where have you been that has the most interesting history?
We drove from our home base in Portadown to the border between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland, to the city of Londonderry. Being a border town, it has witnessed a lot of tension between the two divisions of Ireland.
What border towns have left an impression on you?
Derry is a town on the border between Northern Ireland and its big brother to the south. It is known for being the epicenter of Irish conflict, but our visit was anything but hostile. In fact, we were humbled by the generosity of the people.
