Today was our tourist day! So Harry Robinson (Jenny's husband) and one of the women from his church (Margaret), picked us up in a mini bus and drove us to Belfast Castle and the Carrickfergus Castle! They were both BREATHTAKING! Belfast castle is located in North Belfast in the Cave Hill area with a gorgeous view of the city. The grounds are neatly manicured with a fountain and cat-themed gardens (apparently this is a symbol of prosperity/luck). It looks like something out of a fairytale! The team enjoyed exploring and taking pictures and it was a perfect, sunny day! For lunch we had some traditional Irish food known as "pizza" from Pizza Hut ;) We then went to Carrickfergus castle which was built in 1177 and is surrounded mostly by the water of the Belfast Lough. It's the most well preserved medieval structure in all of Ireland and it's all made of stone! We spent alot of time at both castles and then came home to relax, have dinner, do devotions and sing some worship songs and we're now watching the movie 'Hook'. :) It's been nice to just hang out for the day!
We're all prepared to lead a church service for Great Victorian Presbyterian (which was where we went last week) tomorrow here at Friendship House! Thanks for your thoughts and prayers!
Hey Team,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your day at the castles was a blast! I hope that you had a great day of rest and are ready for a new week! We also hope that the church service at Friendship House went well. May God grant His continued blessings on you all!
See you soon,
John