Belfast 2026

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Monday 11th May

That was a long day! Up at 05.30 to catch the 06.25 train, but actually was on the 06.13. 07.19 from Cardiff to Holyhead, nice views of the North Wales coast. Got to Holyhead at 1200, convenient time to take a call from Chris Parr. 13.15 sailing on Irish Ferries got in 1645. 
      Bus driver said he was leaving "Now" and then waited forever before leaving, drove as slowly as possible with the result that I arrived at Connoly Station in time to see the 17.50 leaving the station. Staff said I could use my ticket on the next train so I had an hour wait for the next train, arriving Belfast a couple of minutes past 9pm. Found the accommodation by 21.30.
      There is a Holiday Inn which does breakfast just across the road, I checked, but it is expensive £13+. Struggled with the TV it being an internet linked machine.

Tuesday 12th May

Wandered across to the Holiday Inn and attmpted to purchase breakfast and the guy said "Go on in" so I did, maybe he thought I was a resident. Anyway, after that we wandered down to the river and made our way to the Titanic Exhibition. £24 Not sure about it, it skated around Belfast and while there was stuff to read a lot of it was repeated. The fairground ride failed to make an impression, it was not as busy as the shipyard would have been. At least it covered most aspects, but none in any detail.
    From there it was on to City Hall in time for the 2pm tour. A spectacular building, the decoration was wonderful and the stained glass exquisit. On to McD for a Hot Choc, tourist centre for a fridge magnet and then back by around 4.15. Rest of the evening spent editing photos and playing on computer. What to do tomorrow is the question.

Wednesday 13th May

So I wandered across the road to the Holiday Inn Express and handed over £14 for my breakfast, A bowl of granola with fruit compote, orange juice, beans on toast, scrambled egg and four sausages, two croissants with butter and honey and two cups of coffee. So I won't need to eat again today.
     The weather forecast was for strong NE winds with heavy showers so I gave up on the idea of going up the hill and figured that following the river would be more sheltered. So I wandered down the Ormeau Road and picked up the Lagan Towpath. The first bit went quite well and I decided it would be possible to walk to Lisburn. Having decided this I got stubborn, the second half was a lot longer than the first, but I did make it to Lisburn Station. £5 for a train ticket back to Beelfast Central and a 25min walk back to the accommodation. Komoot says just over 11mls on Towpath, Health says just over 13miles walked in total. Not good, I was pretty tired. 
    Turns out the train is booked for noon tomorrow so I will need to do something in the morning. Can't check in for the flight from Dublin until 10pm.

Thursday 14th May

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