Belfast, Northern Ireland
Today’s FAQ is: Using QR Codes. Are they safe?
Today’s Destination is: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Today’s Misstep: My leaky water bottle was in the overhead bin on the airplane.
Travel Advice: Secondhand stores in Belfast are good deals.
FAQ: Using QR Codes. Are they safe?
Answer: When you open a QR code, pay attention to the context and the brand because it could contain a virus or even worse. Be careful when accessing websites on your desktop, laptop, tablet, watch, or phone. Preview the destination before you go there.
A QR code from a reputable source is more likely to be safe. It is best to proceed cautiously if you find a QR code in an unsolicited email or on a random website. Criminals have placed stickers over legitimate QR codes in public places like bus stops.
The entrance to Queens University, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Today’s destination: Belfast, Northern Ireland
The best part of Belfast, in Northern Ireland, is outside the city and exploring the countryside if possible. See the Giants Causeway, a national treasure of 40,000 hexagonal basalt stone columns that are 40 feet tall along the coast. These were formed 50-60 million years ago.
https://discovernorthernireland.com/things-to-do/carrickfergus-castle-p674971
From the Museum in Belfast, the GAA, Gaelic Athletic Association, which my grandfather was a part of.
http://museumofthetroubles.org/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ulster_Museum
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/the-crown-bar/visiting-the-crown-bar
https://belfastmedia.com/the-turbulent-19th-century-history-of-belfast-s-sandy-ro
https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/northern-ireland/giants-causeway
https://www.getyourguide.com/belfast-l442/wheelchair-accessible-tc239/
What else is there in Belfast? Fairies
https://www.wildernessireland.com/blog/irish-folklore-fairies/
Consider the fairies in Ireland, who can do bad things to you, they say. You have to believe in them to see them. There are also thousands of sheep—plenty of salmon and other delights.
Belfast, Northern Ireland airport, on a rainy day like many others. Notice the paint on the ground.
Today’s Misstep: I had a leaky water bottle in the plane's overhead compartment.
Tighten the seal on the water container. Mine leaked. I was on a plane and put the container in the overhead compartment. It leaked through my water container into another passenger's luggage on the flight. I was embarrassed to say anything but hoped nothing was ruined. Sorry about that.
Today’s Travel Advice- Secondhand shops in Belfast have good deals.
I scored many great deals in Belfast at several second-hand stores. For less than $20, I got a pair of boots, rainjacket, socks, hat, scarf, belt, and much more.
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