Belfast

This is Belfast.  A city absent from the conversations and experiences of intrepid travellers.  This is to say that I've not heard anybody speak of it.  I cannot imagine why.

It is an eye-catching city.  A short trip to see Public Service Broadcasting perform at the Limelight - my new favourite band - was a spectacular show.  Check out one of their tracks 'Spitfire' below.

The city itself is a pleasure to navigate.  Thankfully with pristine blue skies, the low winter sun illuminated the skyline and waterbodies that carry with it the poignant reflections of history. 

The Old Town Hall stands regally in the centre of the city.  An impressive building.

The Titanic Quarter, featuring the Titanic museum which is an absolute must visit.  Intelligently curated with a variety of interactive elements capturing the mind-blowing scale of the ships' construction as well as the tragic loss and its aftermath.

Never thought I would get this close to a Black Guillemot with around 15 seen around the waterways en route to the Titanic Quarter and with this couple perched on the side of a bridge.

Love a bit of street art.  This was off-the-scale!