Skipped a two hour discussion panel with religious leaders in Northern Ireland (I'm sure it was riveting) and got on a train to go north to see the Carrick-a-Rede rope bridge. Scenery was beautiful and too many pictures to choose so I'm posting quite a few.

Northern Ireland Railways

Carrick-a-Rede

Walking pathway towards the bridge.

The color of the water is incredible. Such a beautiful day.

Steps leading down to bridge. Very steep. Cheryl is in front of me.

I'm on the bridge and looking down.

Island on the other side of bridge.

Rathlin Island in the foreground. The mountain in the back is Scotland.

Great view of Scotland in background. So close.

Nerves of steel.

 

Everybody hangs on. It's just a little bouncy.

Turning around the second time to look back was not a good idea.

Throws your balance off. I'm a little nervous here.

Seems a lot longer when you are on it.

Pretty window boxes in Ballintoy where we had lunch.

Great day. Highlight of my trip! Thanks to Cheryl who volunteered

to come with me and who wasn't sure she wanted to cross the bridge at all.

But we both did!