We drove down to Stranraer where we picked up a ferry to Belfast. The ferry was particularly large and somewhat resembled a casino inside. To celebrate the new year we were given a free bit of whisky or Irish cream. Also, we were serenaded by a bagpipe. Once in Belfast, we were greeted by a very friendly representative of our car hire company who gave us direction and even stopped in front of us and walked back to our car to re-direct us after we missed a turn.