The Giant's Causeway

There is a geologic formation on the eastern side of Ireland called the Giant's Causeway.  There's a legend about it being created by an Irish giant, Finn McCool so that he could reach Scotland.  You can read about it in the link above.  Regardless of the legend, it was an impressive site.

The hexagonal rock columns formed when successive layers of lava cooled (much the way a mud lake bed cracks when it dries up).

But it was the haphazard, multi layer aspect that made it so interesting

 

To the kids as well, to them it looked like a giant jungle gym.

Then there were other interesting rock formations, like this one called The Boot.

This one doesn't have a name, but it should.

 

 

There was a walk up to the top of this ridge that we didn't have time (or warmth) to do.

We would have liked to have spent more time there, but we had miles to cover to get to our next B&B, plus it was windy which made it very cold!

There were other beautiful views along the way.

Including another castle in Carrickfergus, the town we stayed in.  We didn't get a chance to go inside, but it was certainly impressive from the outside.