After we were all ready to go we took about a thirty minute drive to The Giants Causeway. Once we arrived at the visitor center, we all got off the bus in hurry and we accidentally left the cooler of our lunches on the bus. I guess we were to excited to see what the causeway looked like.
While in the visitor center, there was a bunch of exhibits to keep you entertained while waiting for your tour to start. There were exhibits that showed you how the causeway was made, the legend of Finn McCool, and even the life that exists there and in the ocean near it.
Our tour soon began. It was a hike to the causeway. The tour guide gave us all earpieces and a wee little radio to listen to him because it tends to be very windy in some parts of the tour. During the tour he explained the different types of rocks in the area and how they are very alike yet different.
At the end of the tour we all ate lunch (yes we retrieved our cooler) and enjoyed the scenery. Father Bob+ told us all to take about thirty minutes by ourselves to just reflect and take in the affects of the beautiful area. I took a seat nearest to the ocean isolated from everyone else. I had a view of Scotland and even encountered wildlife that washed up on shore. While I was writing in my journal, a wave splashed up near me and I noticed that a Mama Duck and her Ducklings came ashore. It was also very interesting how there are many different shades of water in the area.
Father Bob+ then called everyone back and we went to Dunluce Castle. While we were there, I got lost maybe once or twice and it took me a moment to realize where everyone was. It was also very amazing of how old the castle was and it made me think how many people may have set foot in it during the past. We then left, went to the local grocery store and got food for the next day. We arrived to the hostel, got settled and here I am now typing this blog.
-Matt Piston
P.S. THEY HAVE KFC IN IRELAND AND THERE IS NO KENTUCKY!