May 17, 2026
by Lids
Comments Off on 14/5 – 15/5/2026 Paris
Arrived by AerLingus into Charles de Gaulle airport and decided to take the train to Paris – I succeeded finally but let’s say that I won’t try that again with 2 pieces of luggage. Ask me about the ‘incident’. Caught … Continue reading
May 14, 2026
by Lids
Comments Off on 13/5/2026 County Down
I did some research and it suggested I travel southwards via DownPatrick, Newcastle, along the Mourn Coastal Route to Newry, before I veer off to Dublin. But before I left Belfast, I noticed this giant grey squirrel mural while on … Continue reading
May 13, 2026
by Lids
Comments Off on 12/5/2026 County Antrim
My first stop this morning was at City Hall. Queen Victoria granted Belfast city status in 1888, prompting the construction of this a lovely baroque ornate civic structure. She’s an imposing figure at the front. Hadn’t heard of Mary Ann … Continue reading