Lorna made a friend in the waiting area before the tour.
Bushmills is one the world's oldest licensed whiskey distillery in the world. It's been in operation (at least officially) since 1608. They triple distill their whiskey, which along with the water, the specific grain, and the different barrels they use to age the whiskey make for its distinctive flavor. It was interesting to learn that they use barrels that have been previously used to make other liquors, including bourbon (from the US), sherry (from Portugal), and Madeira wines (from Spain). At the end of the tour, we had the option of tasting one of several types. Lorna and I chose to have a hot toddy.
"Nice and warm."
After boozing it up, we headed out to the Giant's Causeway, which is a UNESCO world heritage site and a natural wonder. It was created by volcanic eruptions 60 million years ago.
We hiked down to the polygnol columns that makes this place famous. I hiked out onto those columns and just as I got out to the tallest one, it started pouring rain. Not like the drizzle of Dun Aeghan. Soak through your clothes wet. At least it would have been except that we were better prepared.
In about 15 minutes, the weather changed to blue skies again.
We hiked all the way up to the pipe organ looking rock formation and then took the high route back to the visitor center.
Those pretty yellow flowers are actually an invasive species that they've been trying to get rid of for while.
After we left the Causeway, we made one last stop at the top of the causeaway. There's a rope beidge you have to cross to get to an island to see some spectacular views of the coastline. You'll have to go to the gallery to see me face my fear if heights and cross the rope bridge.
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