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While traveling north from Letterkenny to Derry we found the countryside to be absolutely exquisite. We are aware of the controversy over the name of the city; Londonderry to some and Derry to others. We found it interesting that the signs were both Derry and Londonderry depending on the roads that you took to get there. From Northern Ireland the signs were usually Londonderry but not always. Often these signs had London crossed out. We found the city itself to be interesting. Although the town seemed a bit old and brooding there were signs of vibrancy, liveliness and many remodeling projects underway. Much cuteness and cheeriness is being added which in a few years will create a tourist destination for reasons other than its unique history. Of course this is just one man’s opinion but the way the city is situated along the river it could be developed into a charming tourist attraction beyond what it is today. In fairness it should be noted that my impressions were formed under menacing and darkened skies with intermittent and biting rain. I was favorably impressed but think how much more appreciative I would have been on a warm and sunny day! Music: The Old Rambler |
Road to Londonderry or DerryThe multi-hued fields unfolded as we sped along On the radio they were playing an old Irish song The billowing white clouds were stacked in a pile The beauty was flying by so we stopped for a while We found Londonderry or Derry an interesting city But the fields on the way even more pretty |
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