you've got me wrong Guest. I too lived in "red white and blue" areas..... I too am one of those who did not riot..... I am also one of those who got persecuted whilst living in protestant area (as a protestant)for refusing to subscribe to loyalist magasines and therefore giving money to fund activities I do not belive in..... I've had stones thrown at me and my house.... so don't judge me please...

I wrote the comment as a guideline to someone who didn't want to get into the "wrong area" in a car with Irish number plates... had the same question been asked by someone with English number plates I would have said avoid "green white and gold" footpaths...... certainly it is an over generalisation.... but for a stranger to the area who is worried it is a good guideline to what "territory" you are in......

if you have read any of my posts about home (Belfast for 25 years)... I recommend that people do visit Belfast and the North, I think it is a wonderful part of the country, all the scenery you can find in the rest of Ireland, all containtained in a small area.

as I keep telling people here who ask questions like "was it really bad living in the troubles and getting shot at all the time?" for the most part life was good..... Belfast is like anywhere else... there are places you should try to avoid as there might be trouble...... it is the same for any city......

the people of Ireland are working for peace... I hope they get it.... but you and I both know it is going to be a long hard process.... and in the meantime people still need to be careful to avoid "hot spots"...

I believe Drummergirl will have a great holiday, and yes you are right, no matter where you go the majority of people will be friendly and helpful........

if my comments offended you... I am sorry

slainte

alison