"The Big Smoke"

We made it to Belfast! After packing everything back up and bidding a tearful goodbye to the North Coast, 8 of us are here in the city and moved into our flat at Stranmillis College. It's so cute!! I'll be sure to post pictures soon. We went grocery shopping when we arrived and each bought something to add to our "Belfiesta" dinner tonight (the name was my creation, obviously). Hence, tonight we feasted on burritos with rice, roasted peppers, and chicken for the non-vegetarians. Ohh my, it was probably one of the best dinners thus far. I feel like I say that a lot, but it was true.

Yesterday the group had a final Coleraine lunch at Nigel's house. We got to meet his wife and two small children, Lydia and Caleb. I'm fairly certain they are the cutest kids I've ever seen.


The whole group, plus Nigel, Lydia and Caleb

After lunch, we all ventured to a nearby beach and frolicked for a bit, despite the rain. It was our last afternoon all together, after all.


The girls :)


3/4 of the Men

It was quite a lovely afternoon. After the lunch/beach extravaganza, we all napped, packed, and then headed out for a night of "Traditional Irish Music" at none other than the anchor...




Ta ha. Anyway, I'm very tired and I think I'm going to call it an early night tonight. Goodnight!
-Karen