01.10.2018: Belfast, Ireland

Today Courtnie and I had a full day in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We got here by train last night from Dublin, and are staying in a very modern studio apartment in a suburban area outside of the city center. We have had nothing but great experiences with our Air B&Bs thus far so we highly recommend giving them a shot if you are doing any travelling.

This morning we went to a shopping center and looked for a few things and after that we spent the afternoon in the Titanic Museum, which was very cool! Everyone knows the fate of the Titanic but it was interesting to see how and by whom it was made! The museum had a ton of information and great photos of the creation of the Titanic and did a good job of honoring the people who perished on the ship. The exhibit was organized in chronological order from its building to the aftermath of the Titanic's sinking. The Morse Code messages were actually being played so that spectators could see the Titanic's pleas to other ships for help, which really resonated with us; that and how the band went on deck and played as the ship started to sink was also very touching. 

City Hall

Court said we would go back for Tim's Coffee but she lied

Main entrance of City Hall

Inside City Hall were exhibits highlighting the conflicts between the Catholics and the Protestants of Ireland. This quote was in the Reflection Room. The room was bright white and silent, with only quotes from those touched by the violence on the walls.

Making linen: Belfast was one of the largest linen producers of the world at one point 

I can not work this camera properly

One of the many drawing rooms of the Harland and Wolff company, who designed and built the Titanic.

The museum was very interactive, and we even got to go on a ride that toured you through different levels of the building phase of the Titanic.

The Titanic's first test launch site into the water!

What a first class cabin on the Titanic would have looked like

1st class and 3rd class china

The first class meal menu

Checking the rigging

Has no idea where to go

Titanic Museum

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