On Saturday Nial took me up to the Giants Causeway. This is the most meraculous natural formation of hexagonal rocks. There is no understanding of why they form this way, but whatever the reason in resulted in a natural wonder that people flock to see. Although you have to walk with great care since many of the stones are below the water during high tide. Nial and I witness some very "macho" fellows nearly fall to a dreadful fate. These geometrical stones are surrounded by the most intimidating cliffs. They are large and a clear drop off into the ocean. They are a stark reminder of how small one really is.
Maeve's parents live in Derry (also know as Londonderry, a renaming done by the English). Nial and I drove the scenic route which was a beautiful drive on a narrow road through tiny quiant villages. We experience two traffic jams. The first was due to a bicycle race and had nearly everyone of a few small towns out to watch. The second was the more amusing one. We encountered sheep being moved from one field to another via the road. Two farmers slowed us as we watched a third and a dog heard a large number of sheep and lambs up a steep hill. The lambs were so sweet looking as they bounding around, only pushed in the right direction by the dog.
We then picked up Maeve from the Derry bus station and headed to her parent's home. Her family has a really nice home and were very welcoming. They had met my parents a few summers back so I was glad to finally meet them as well. After a good nights sleep, I started Sunday with some wonderful news. My luggage had been found and I would soon be reunited with my belongings.
Time is almost out so I will have to save Sunday for the next slot of time. I am now in Galway and I will try to catch-up with the blog tomorrow.
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