I have to say, they are quite helpful with the directions should you lose your way wandering around Belfast. Although some rioting was taking place in the evenings following the Orange Order's big day, a person wouldn't have been aware of any problems staying close to city center. Belfast has come along away from not so long ago though the huge gates in the "Peace Walls" separating the Protestant and Catholic neighborhoods still close evenings and weekends. I had a pleasant two day stay in Belfast but every city not Amsterdam is paling in comparison after our recent visit--yes, even Paris. Big weekend ahead: another CW family event: Mother's 80th birthday party--once again I will be happy to be on the sideline supporting CW and gloating again that my family is sooooo perfect. Okay, I might sneak away just for a minute--it's the start of the Tri Nations Rugby Champioships--Australia vs. New Zealand--CW's birth country--I mean really it's my duty. "Family, I'll be right back. Save me a piece of cake!"
Friday, July 17, 2009
One final Getaway in "Ireland"
I have to say, they are quite helpful with the directions should you lose your way wandering around Belfast. Although some rioting was taking place in the evenings following the Orange Order's big day, a person wouldn't have been aware of any problems staying close to city center. Belfast has come along away from not so long ago though the huge gates in the "Peace Walls" separating the Protestant and Catholic neighborhoods still close evenings and weekends. I had a pleasant two day stay in Belfast but every city not Amsterdam is paling in comparison after our recent visit--yes, even Paris. Big weekend ahead: another CW family event: Mother's 80th birthday party--once again I will be happy to be on the sideline supporting CW and gloating again that my family is sooooo perfect. Okay, I might sneak away just for a minute--it's the start of the Tri Nations Rugby Champioships--Australia vs. New Zealand--CW's birth country--I mean really it's my duty. "Family, I'll be right back. Save me a piece of cake!"
