Out early again this morning, walked into town to catch our Black Taxi tour. Funny thing was our taxi was white! I'm going to try something new here and see if I can put a photo in as I go along. If it doesn't work, I'll do another blog. Here is Paddy, our driver in front of the white Black Taxi.
He was 14 in 1962 when the troubles really began. A catholic from West Belfast, had a wealth of knowledge and we thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Saw lots of murals. The two below show 10 IRA who went on a hunger strike in prison and died. The other is 5 young men who were shot by the British when they were walking down the street.
Paddy showed us the wall that divides West Belfast, one side is the Catholics and the other is the Protestants. Gate is opened at 6am and then shuts at 630pm. The stories were just so sad. Once this finished we headed off to where the Titanic was made and launched. Also interesting but sad story!
Went from there to Crmblin Gaol, this is where the IRA guys did their hunger strike and died. The REPUBLICANS and Loyalists still carried on their fight in prison!
Great day today, now I am going to just add in random photos and you can guess where they belong!
No winners in The Troubles, a very sad history for a people who are outwardly so friendly, it's hard to believe they could do that to each other. Looks like you had a good fishing trip too!! Lets not count how many days you have left before you leave sunny Ireland? Love Pam and Vernon xxxx
ReplyDeleteIf only I could catch a fish that big! This time next week, we'll be having tea together! Where has the time gone?
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