Norn Iron!!

I arrived last evening at Belfast International Airport and was greeted with....wait for it....
A BLIZZARD! Hello, Northern Ireland! Why is it that everytime my plane lands here it's snowing??

No worries. A friend of mine named Tom picked me up from the airport with two of his mates and is allowing me to stay at his family's house in Kilrea (near Coleraine) for two nights before I head to Ballycastle. It's really the first time I've been a guest in a proper Irish home and I couldn't ask for better hospitality. A giant,fresh bed with an en suite fully stocked with luxury bath products awaited me along with the lovely Mullin family who is constantly making sure I'm well fed and happy. I love Irish hospitality.

The sun was shining today, although it was still a bit cold. I guess I can't complain since the coat I'm using here would still probably suffice only for September and October in Minnesota. Besides the weather, it feels AMAZING to be back amongst rolling green hills and sheep wandering everywhere. It also is quite nice understanding the locals speech, whereas last year when I arrived I couldn't pick out any English for a good few weeks.

Tom is kindly driving me up to Ballycastle tomorrow afternoon, so I'll update probably tomorrow night. Unfortunately I won't have my computer for another few weeks and depending on when my boxes arrive won't have my camera cord either. I haven't been taking really any pictures so far anyway, but the time will come!

cheers
Karen