Belfast - Lisburn

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BELFAST - LISBURN

Armed with a message from the Belfast Mayor, we set off to deliver it to the Dublin Mayor.  This unofficial effort to foster cross-border relations may not work; it's likely that there will be a new man in post by the time we eventually get down there.



We were given a warm send-off by a group of Taiwan tourists.

First stop the tropical green house at Botanic Park.  A great place to get warmed up during a run on a cold day - I once did 52 laps in there - but no need to go inside today.

We had expected to encounter some Lagan Valley AC runners but they must all have still been in bed. These Dub Runners were almost fully awake - but not running. 

Coffee stop at Newforge.  As usual, Colin easily won the race to get inside.

Strange activity at Dixon Park. Christmas shopping would be more fun.








Ballyskeagh High Bridge - was once used for public hangings.

Never did find Mark.  Possibly in pub.

The finish for today.  It's not Paris, not Amsterdam - it's Lisburn.