Some may not agree with me on this, especially the Sinn Féin followers but honestly speaking, Northern Ireland is more beautiful than England. Despite it's short comings and all, I have no qualms being in the Six Counties than me being in Kent, England.
Why? It's safe. The Irish are always a happy lot. They don't have any issue with anyone except their own kind and of course, the English ( well, which European ruler has no problems with the English??!) as they are smart and loyal to their own cause and faith.
It is sad for the past few weeks, the annual orange parade has turned violent, and looking from the photos, it feels like as if it's back to the old days of violence. But no..it only happens on the Short Strand area..which is near the docks.... and for your information, the PSNI uses ARMOR VEHICLES similar to those you see in a war zone to tackle rioters and protesters..but it's a flavor of life in Ireland.
One thing I learnt about the Irish is don't piss their beliefs, ie their Faith in God (Be it the Protestants or the Catholics) and that you don't want to piss them off selling and peddling Heroin and Cocaine on the streets or the Pikeys will surely send you a warning..without your arms or legs. They do some sort of weed, but no hard stuff there, as the only common stuff good is their Stout!
Surely, a trip to the distilleries such as Guinness is a must. I don't have the list as how I did with the Scottish Whiskeys ...but it is a sure morning call.
Take a trip to Northern Ireland, Belfast ...from Dublin and you can see how friendly they are than of the Londoners!
