Belfast & Dublin
![On to the more pro-Republic of Ireland section: Falls Road](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151908293.YTuDeI7F.jpg) On to the more pro-Republic of Ireland section: Falls Road |
![Every evening, a gate is closed between the 2 areas, requiring some residents to drive farther to get into their neighborhood](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151908296.vnoysG8x.jpg) Every evening, a gate is closed between the 2 areas, requiring some residents to drive farther to get into their neighborhood |
![After we left, the gate was closed behind us. While there isn't much violence anymore, I still found this chilling.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151908295.A7th2CTO.jpg) After we left, the gate was closed behind us. While there isn't much violence anymore, I still found this chilling. |
![The Peace Wall exists between the Falls (more Catholic, more pro Republic of Ireland) & Shankhill (more Protestant, pro UK) area](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151908291.3q4nBhh3.jpg) The Peace Wall exists between the Falls (more Catholic, more pro Republic of Ireland) & Shankhill (more Protestant, pro UK) area |
![Mostly, all residents co-exist peacefully. There are still troubles, however, especially in the Marching Season (summer).](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151908298.fTBmRT35.jpg) Mostly, all residents co-exist peacefully. There are still "troubles," however, especially in the Marching Season (summer). |
![We were there a week before violence erupted. Here, kids with cell phones pile up wood for a bonfire.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151908299.bf3z82mz.jpg) We were there a week before violence erupted. Here, kids with cell phones pile up wood for a bonfire. |
![After dinner & sailaway, we went to see Mio do his magic. I saw few shows, but enjoyed this one a lot.](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151908307.Y6tSs1qo.jpg) After dinner & sailaway, we went to see Mio do his magic. I saw few shows, but enjoyed this one a lot. |
![The big O on the smokestack, evening, as we sailed south to the Republic of Ireland. (Get out the euros!)](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151908301.dpUrBPwy.jpg) The big "O" on the smokestack, evening, as we sailed south to the Republic of Ireland. (Get out the euros!) |
![Baily lighthouse in Howth (pronounced like both) during sail in](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151915257.ImPB6Djl.jpg) Baily lighthouse in Howth (pronounced like "both") during sail in |
![The next morning, we pulled into Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Here's Aviva stadium (rugby/football) from the ship](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151915192.O32a4oS8.jpg) The next morning, we pulled into Dublin, Republic of Ireland. Here's Aviva stadium (rugby/football) from the ship |
![Poolbeg light. There were a LOT of lighthouses on approach to Dublin port (see More gallery).](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151915245.cEDc1g7p.jpg) Poolbeg light. There were a LOT of lighthouses on approach to Dublin port (see "More" gallery). |
![The beautiful harp-like Samuel Beckett Bridge from the ship](https://a4.pbase.com/g9/20/470720/3/151915258.x5nBXGjv.jpg) The beautiful harp-like Samuel Beckett Bridge from the ship |
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