Today we had to pack all of our things because we are going to Milford, where our hotel is at for our project in Carriagart. While heading to Milford, we stop at some tourist sites centered on natural landmarks to see what makes a place special or worth visiting. The first stop was The Dark Hedges, which has natural twisting trees, but it’s popular because of Game of Thrones. The trees have a dark feeling to them, but a hurricane that came through damaged most of the trees. After the dark hedges, we got lunch at the Fullerton Arms, another shop that is tied to Game of Thrones. The pub showcases memorabilia and themed stuff, creating a link between itself and the fans who are coming to see the dark hedges as well. Where I got a really good burger, and it was cool seeing all the Game of Thrones memorabilia. After that amazing lunch, we went to the famous Giant’s Causeway. It is special because it is a unique natural wonder that is made up of about 40,000 hexagonal basalt columns formed by ancient volcanic activity. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best examples of columnar basalt in the world. There are also a lot of Irish legends around the rocks, giving it a mythical feel. There could have been a better explanation of how climate change impacts the site and what would happen if it doesn’t get better. After seeing the causeway, we headed to the Derry Walls, which lasted through all the Siege and the Protestant and Catholic divisions in Irish history. The walls themselves are beautifully r,ck walls that are over 400 years old with an amazing view of the city. It stood tall in all of the 4 sieges it had with one of which lasted for 105 days, and also physically separated Protestants and Catholics. There can be a one-sided view on what happened depending on the guide. The challenge is telling the truth and sharing both sides of the story. After the tour of the walls, we went to the Grianan of Aileacha, which is on a high hill with amazing views of Donegal. It is believed to have been used by the ancient Uí Néill dynasty. It is both a very old historical site and a place of untold mystery. The fort’s circular stone structure setting gives it a powerful feel. There could have been a better explanation of its significance across different time periods and cultures. Overall, each site we visited today offered its own story.  What makes a place worth visiting isn’t just its beauty or fame, but the way it makes people think more deeply about how the past changed it and how to make it better in the future. Like Including environmental concerns, local voices, and multiple perspectives would make it even more meaningful.