TRAVEL

As the famous saying goes, 'Travel broadens the mind'.

When I get the chance, I like to see new places. Most recently, it was three nights in
Northern Ireland. Although part of the United Kingdom, where I come from, I had never
been there before.First, I went to Londonderry, also known as Derry, Northern Ireland's
second city. I visited the Tower Museum, which details the city's history which reflects the divisions
of history, particularly political and religious.They became particularly well-known,
during 'The Troubles', which increased in intensity from the late 1960's.

Divisions are reflected in the two sides of the city, the Protestant dominated 'Waterside' and the
Catholic dominated 'Bogside' shown below:

The Waterside

  
    The Bogside

However, in recent years, there have been greater moves towards reconciliation. One physical
symbol is the Peace Bridge linking the Waterside to the centre of the city, with finance contributed
by the European Union:


Then I moved on to Belfast.