sporting events.

 {Northern Ireland}

 {Ulster rugby}

{Oh, and we discovered Chalco's - almost Chipotle!}

{Linfield after their win}

Along the Lagan.

 Last week we had several consecutive days of glorious sunshine and warm temperatures.  It was gorgeous.  And Belfast became a different place.  People came out in droves and probably ate nearly all the ice cream on the island in those few days.  The Lagan Tow Path is lovely in all seasons, but especially this spring.  There are lots of ducks and two swans.  This time, we took some bread for them.  We also saw a seal!  It was so strange.  I was relieved to find out that this is normal.

Another weekend in Donegal.

 We visited the Malin area of Donegal again, this time with the Discipleship Course members.  There were only 10 of us, but the weather was gorgeous and we had a nice time.

 Michael and Lisa.

 Britt.

Examining some hermit crabs:

 Spring is here!

Michael trying to catch a sheep.

Belfast Castle.

 The castle garden has 9 cats 'hidden' in it.  We found all 9.  I LOVE this garden.

After our trip to the castle, we had dinner at the Morning Star pub.  It was tasty with a fun, traditional pub feel inside:

 Matt's burger & chips, my roast chicken and veg:

Downpatrick.

Lunch at Oakley Fayre and a visit to the St. Patrick Centre museum, Downpatrick church and St. Patrick's grave.

Matt's pasty was tasteless and disappointing, my bacon/cream cheese/sundried tomato bagel sandwich was lovely.

Carrickfergus.

Lunch at Springsteen's Diner (so funny!) and a visit to Carrickfergus Castle.

 The menu was so funny - we enjoyed the Spanish pronunciation guide.  We each had a Presidential burger - Matt's was the Clinton and mine the Kennedy.