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June 12-22, 2007 Carrick-a-Rede Rope Bridge and Giant's Causeway |
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  The Causeway coast was just gorgeous (northern coast of Northern Ireland) |
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  Our first stop that day was Carrick-a-rede rope bridge. The one-mile walk to the bridge was scenic but extremely windy and cold. |
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  Unfortunately because of the wind, the bridge was closed. Would I have crossed it? Probably not; I've got a fear of heights, but it would've been nice to get a picture of Jason on it. |
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  On the left is the gateway to the bridge. The bridge spans a 65 foot chasm between the mainland and a tiny island, and is 80 feet above the sea. For 200 years, local fishermen put up the bridge each spring to allow access to the island's salmon fishery. |
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Video of the bridge and ocean | |||
  On the left, picture of Jason on the hillside. The right, you can see the deep turquoise of the ocean. |
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  Our second stop: Giant's Causeway. Stretching four miles along the coast, this area is famous for its strange basalt columns. Weird six-sided pillars rise from the ground. It's a natural occurance that was caused by volcanic eruptions nearly 60 million years ago. Google it if you want to learn more. |
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  Close-up of the organ. |
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  We'll be taking the trail on the left to the top of the cliff; on the right, a sign warning of the dangers of hiking the trail |
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  The gorgeous scenery |
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