I live in a landlocked state, so I take boats whenever I can.

There might be nothing more serene than moving through open water with no land in sight. And if you want to get to Scotland from Northern Ireland, the best way is by ferry.

It’s about a two-hour ride, and there isn’t much to do except walk around the deck and watch the sea. Which, after a jam-packed week in Ireland, I was happy to do.

women on the ferry

The big activity on a ferry. We left from Belfast.

cars on ferry

Even the cars watch the water.

ferry benches

You know by now that I’m a little obsessed with leading lines.

Superfast ferry

Superfast! (And Mom.)

open water

Ahhh.

churning sea

Then, there was Scotland.

churning sea

Churning water – gorgeous color, texture, and pattern.

churning sea

Bonus for my favorite color combo: blue and green.

More next week.

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