2014 brought us to Ireland for the first Titanic Memorial Cruise reunion. We figured that the most expensive part of the whole trip was getting there, so we decided to stay as long as we possibly could, see as much as we possibly could, and really get our money’s worth. Join us on our month long tour of the incredible Emerald Isle!
16 April 2014 The Antrim Coast Road Our final day was upon us, but it was destined to be a fun one! While we were all feeling bittersweet about the day, we charged ahead with smiles and great moods. We were set to travel a beautiful stretch of the Antrim Coast Road, taking in some …
15 April 2014 Titanic Memorial Service After our late-night vigil for those that perished with Titanic, we got some much-needed rest before attending the bigger memorial later that morning. Our group gathered with many others at Belfast City Hall in the Titanic Memorial Garden. The sun was shining and there was hardly a cloud in …
14 April 2014 – 102 Years since the sinking of Titanic Thompson Dry Dock and Pump House Our day of remembering Titanic started with a visit to the Thompson Dry Dock. It was the biggest dock in the world when it opened in 1911 and had been specifically built for the Olympic class liners. It …
13 April 2014 Of the entire reunion, this day might have been my most looked-forward-to. We were FINALLY getting to step into the wonderful Titanic Belfast! There were other treats in store for the day as well, but first, breakfast. After a quick bite, we all loaded into the bus for the short drive over …
Bright and early, our group was up and on the bus for our first full reunion day! We left our hotel at 9 AM and headed over to the house where Thomas Andrews lived with his wife and daughter. Thomas Andrews was the head architect designing Titanic. In 1907, after many years of apprenticeship, he …
Morning broke on our third day in Belfast. We went downstairs and had a great breakfast at the hotel (seriously, really good breakfast for a hotel) with our new Australian friends and a few others from the group showing up that morning. We all decided to head down to the Crumlin Road Gaol to get …
After having breakfast at the hotel, we stepped out under overcast skies and began walking to Belfast Castle. Our roughly 3.5-mile walk from the hotel to the castle was pleasant enough. There were tons of cathedrals and churches to take in and it was a great way to immerse ourselves in the city. The main …
GPO, Grafton Street, Arriving in Belfast As our plane finally flew over Ireland and the clouds parted, I burst into tears. That first glance was everything I’d wanted it to be, and it felt like a long-overdue homecoming. We arrived on 9 April 2014, three days before the ‘TMC Reunion 2014’ official start. We landed …
