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5/26/15 Mussenden Temple, Downhill Demesne, Hezlet House, (London)Derry Lunch and Shopping, Beltany Stone Circle, Slieve League. Wow, try saying that 5 times fast... or doing it in 1 day. Busy bunch.

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Leaving the best B&B of the trip. Heather, our hostess, was wonderful.  Grandma Flick isn't short, she is just traditional. The doors in these ancient buildings were made for her.   I'm not quite the sheep whisperer that I'd hoped.  I couldn't catch a single one. Great scenery. The Mussenden Temple on another cliff. Yeah, I took Melissa to the temple on this trip too. View from the temple windows. Mind the gap! A neat old house that fell into disrepair after it was used as barracks in WWII. On the front entry. The doors were not made for me at Hezlet House. This house reminded me of home. Not the foot thick thatch... but the shoddy workmanship.  Who built this place!? Melissa was excited for the nursery. The thatched gazebo.     Bright orange today, still not getting lost.   PUB!  I NEED FOOD! We wandered through a shopping center in (London)D...

25/05/15 Dunluce , Giant's Causeway and a scary rope bridge

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Starting the 3rd day at a ruin castle on a ocean front cliff. Melissa joined the castle guard. The town was separated from the castle by a small stone bridge standing over 60 feet high.   Janell standing in the circle of power, or maybe a welcome mat. View from the castle   Each of these chimneys (besides being excellent hiding spots) would have heated a separate guest room. Bob wore bright yellow so we wouldn't lose him. This is a modern bridge over the gap. Everyone enjoying the views and great break in the weather.   The "secret" path to the cave under the castle.   I went to touch the water, because I have a must touch the water issue (see the red speck on the beach). Melissa and Tracy waiting for me at the top. After Dunluce we jump back in the cars and hit the road toward Giant's Causeway.  There is a gift shop and museum at the top, then a long walk down to the basalt pillars. ...