The Rock n’ Roll Marathon series just happened to have their half marathon in Dublin the same time my workplace was shutting down for Ramadan. And you know what that means…while everyone else is running to the beach for some R and R, I decided I had to run 13.1 miles.
I had already done a cycling adventure in Ireland a few
years ago on my own, but I had never gone to Northern Ireland. As I was I was already going for the race, I figured this would be the perfect time to
visit that area as well – especially the Giant's Causeway.
The Giant's Causeway is considered the fourth greatest natural wonder in the UK, and legend has it that it was created by a giant. Although, geologists say the columns were formed by a volcanic eruption -- still kind of cool though as most of the columns are hexagonal and you wouldn't expect a volcano could create do that.
My original plan was to rent a bicycle and ride around the Causeway area, but that was before I got to Northern Ireland and saw how narrow the roads were. Plus, there were all these great trails right along the coast that I could walk instead.
If you go to Northern Ireland, I highly recommend driving or walking along the causeway, but if you are going to do it, go early or go late in the day. Numerous tour buses also show up at the area which takes away from the serenity of the experience. You also might way to check out the suspension bridge which is on the way.
Nearby is also Bushmill's Distillery where you can
do a tour of how they make the whisky or have a couple tastings.
The Giant's Causeway is considered the fourth greatest natural wonder in the UK, and legend has it that it was created by a giant. Although, geologists say the columns were formed by a volcanic eruption -- still kind of cool though as most of the columns are hexagonal and you wouldn't expect a volcano could create do that.
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| This photo of the columns is from Wikipedia. |
My original plan was to rent a bicycle and ride around the Causeway area, but that was before I got to Northern Ireland and saw how narrow the roads were. Plus, there were all these great trails right along the coast that I could walk instead.
If you go to Northern Ireland, I highly recommend driving or walking along the causeway, but if you are going to do it, go early or go late in the day. Numerous tour buses also show up at the area which takes away from the serenity of the experience. You also might way to check out the suspension bridge which is on the way.
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