The Giant’s Causeway is one of the most incredible sites in Ireland. Many myths and theories have been developed to explain its origin, but none of them have proven true. People still argue over how the causeway was formed. Even today the Giant’s Causeway fascinates many people. There are many people that believe the causeway was formed by folklore stories, scientific explanations, or a biblical explanation. The Irish people that live in the area are the ones that tell the folkloric explanation.
day with a trip to the famous Giant’s Causeway. When we arrived a woman was about to give a tour, so we jumped in her group. She led us to a beautiful spot on the causeway and everyone gasped in awe. She began to speak and said, “Welcome to the Giant’s Causeway one of the most visited places in Ireland. I will begin the tour with some facts and stories about the causeway. After the tour, you may venture off and explore the causeway on your own. The Giant’s Causeway is known for these rock columns
Imagine living in Mid-city; There are several reasons why Mid-city is the heart of New Orleans and its people. People think Mid-City is just a normal but its not, its the eye catcher of New Orleans. Mid-city is the area where all cultures (Black, White, Indian, Chinese and more) meet (Mid-City Snapshot 1). The population after Hurricane Katrina decreased dramatically. Most homes are modern old architecture shot-gun houses. The violence reached a climatic rate after Katrina. Now, the city is under
The Republic of Ireland is a beautiful country well known as the “Emerald Isle” because of its rolling green hills. Ireland is full of landforms and accumulates much rain which helps keep Ireland very lush. Since Ireland is an island the climate tends to stay cool because it is surrounded by water. Along its shoreline there are many breathtaking landmarks. Ireland has a very similar government to the United States with similar challenges. Ireland has an exact location of 53 00 N, 8 00 W. These
the Win I chose Carpe Diem for the Kentucky Derby. I really didn’t choose him for any particular reason other than I thought he had a cool name. Coffee Pot Stables, located in Kentucky, bred him. His pedigree includes Rebridled Dreams and Giant’s Causeway, who has links back to Secretariat (horseracingnation.com). WinStar Farm LLC and Stonestreet Stables LLC own Carpe Diem. Carpe Diem is a 3-year-old colt. He is a chestnut with a stripe, two socks, and a pastern. Carpe Diem has had quite
History of the Battle of the Spanish Armada The great naval battle between Spain and England in 1588- one of the most important battles in the history of the world- is known as the Battle of the Invincible Armada. But in a sense, this is a misnomer. An invincible armada is one that cannot be defeated, yet the mighty fleet of warships that Spain sent to invade England, was defeated so badly that Spain could never again rule the oceans. How was it possible that this armada, which had awed