We wrapped up our stay in Ireland Ireland and crossed the border to Northern Ireland's capital. Belfast is a pretty Victorian town, with a downtown picturesque enough to make one forget about the city's darker side. Belfast's night life is considerably quieter than Dublin's, but we enjoyed a nice tour of the city's historic pubs.
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| The Crown Bar-- beautiful old bar, complete with walled booths for the discreet drinker |
One of the most interesting things in Belfast are the murals, some painted in peacetime, others a reminder that tensions still exist between the two communities: Catholic vs. Protestant, Unionist vs. Republicans.
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| "Peace cannot be kept by force, it can only be achieved by understanding." |
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| The masked gunman's eyes seem to follow you no matter where you are. | | | |
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Belfast has the feeling of many middle-sized towns in the UK, which is quite cozy. Despite the "Troubles", the city is very friendly and lovely. I was surprised that Dublin felt much rougher than it's norther counterpart.
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