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  • I may never need to eat againMade a batch of Anzac cookies on Sunday - they turned out rather well, considering I don't have a timer for the oven and had to check them every few minutes. Discovered later that my old phone has a countdown Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 18, 2011
  • People are overwhelmingly nice to me.The hospitality and welcome that I have received is amazing. Thursday was Open night at the school. This is when all the potential new boys come along to make a final decision on whether they want to come to Inst Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 15, 2011
  • Reflections on my experience so farI guess it's time for some general purpose reflections now that I am settling into the teaching roll. Boys are the same all over the world. Some are studious (most are, actually); some are cheeky; some like to take the mickey Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 12, 2011
  • What are the chances?Well, I've just had the most amazing experience. If I was religious I would think of it as a sign. As it is, I think of it as a sign... As promised we took ourselves off to St Martins in the Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 10, 2011
  • How else are things different so far?Just a few thoughts on my first two days at school. Morning break has tea and coffee and biscuits provided for any staff who wish to turn up. Most do. Today, being Wednesday, was the staff briefing in the library Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 5, 2011
  • School - Day 1Today sure was a baptism of fire. It was straight into a full day's teaching without having a clue about lesson length, breaks, normal procedures etc. Here's what's different about even getting there: Australia: Wake to a bright sunny day; Have breakf Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 4, 2011
  • It's just a tad chillyNew Years' Eve was lovely. Just a quiet night with new friends down the road. New Year's Day actually dawned sunny, but cool. Those of you who know me, know that I like to plan ahead. I just wanted to Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 2, 2011
  • Happy New YearA lovely chilly day with temperature in the low singles. It feels nice to be comfortable with a few layers and not be really hot even after a brisk walk. Had some targetted outings today. Will apply to join the Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Dec 31, 2010
  • Settling InIroning done, plus some shopping for extra jumpers etc. Wandered down to Portstewart - lovely 20 minute walk. Also found the local petrol station and Tesco's for groceries. Have added deisel to the car - at £1.30 per litre that Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Dec 30, 2010
  • I'm here!I've just woken up from my first night in NI. Whoever said that the travel was half the fun was bonkers and not prone to migraines. Managed to get to 4 hours from London with the Travacalm and Neurofen Plus, Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Dec 28, 2010
  • We heart Eddie IzzardBelfast, Belfast... how cold thee were... (Ok, ok, we hear you those in London and NYC) Having not a shred of knowledge about Belfast and it's stormy history, we arriv Posted by JacChalky in Jac & Chalky's Excellent Adventure | Dec 13, 2009
  • Insane BelfastHave you people been watching the news? I came to Belfast at a crazy time. I really didn't realize I was in the middle of a religious war zone! Here are some links to some of the stuff that's been Posted by kmcveggie in Europe 2009 | Jul 14, 2009
  • Beautiful Belfast: Carrick-a-Rede Island & Giants CausewayWell, highly unfortunately, the bachelor-party bus never showed, so I had to race to the other side of town to catch the last bus to Belfast. They must have changed their plans. But I did get a very scenic, hilly, Posted by kmcveggie in Europe 2009 | Jul 13, 2009
  • What's in A Name?Well hello, We've been on the move again, going from Killarney back to Dublin yesterday so that we could catch our tour of Northern Ireland this morning. We are on a Paddywagon Tour and our tour guide Phil is great. Posted by Bow.Balla in Sarah and Shannon's Excellent Adventure | Jun 19, 2009
  • NORTHERN IRELANDBy cancelling some weekend duties, we had 5 days off to explore N Ireland. We headed up to Belfast and located Helga’s Lodge near Trinity University, which we had found on the internet. What a hellhole! It was grubby and Posted by davidsandi in David & Sandi Travelogue | May 19, 2009
  • Stage 1 completeHurray!! i have arrived safe and sound in rainy northern ireland. Jo has given me this new picture of us just in case you all forget what we look like haha! I better go get her organized anyway.... it may Posted by rob_harvs in Rob and Jo's Adventures | Oct 13, 2008
  • Another freezing trip to MournesEASTER MONDAY (2008), NEWCASTLE, NORTHERN IRELAND. It was a non-working holiday and I joined for another walk organised by Whiteabbey Presbyterian Church where (sometimes) I also attend Sunday mass. Joining the group for the 5th time, I walked with them Posted by eTRAVEL in My Irish Simple Life | Sep 25, 2008
  • Irish BluesI started out early in the morning from East Midland airport Posted by SivaShyam in Irish Blues | Jul 6, 2008
  • This is not a testI used (ever notice how we say it 'ust') to use this website as a travel diary for my year out (the first one, the more purposeful of the two) so all the entries are there below. Perhaps this Posted by robinpeake in Robin Peake | Jun 19, 2008
  • TestWe'll see if this works. Decided it might be a decent idea to do a wee blog over the summer. Also decided (for the 25th time) on Monday that I don't want children. My imaginary wife agrees. Posted by robinpeake in Robin Peake | Jun 19, 2008
  • Ulster Fry View from the north coast of Northern Ireland Northern Ireland in bloom May 28 (Rob) Just as we wer Posted by jennrob in Our Big World Trip | Jun 2, 2008
  • Preparing to GoJust setup my travel blog. Excellent! Still lots to do before I go on the 18th June 08. Ran the Fun Run in the Belfast Marathon this morning. Great start to the day. Maybe this Posted by Louise33 in Around the World with Louise 2008-2009 | May 5, 2008
  • Belfast * 5.August Nach einer anstrengenden Nacht (Geschnarche im Zimmer) und einer langen Busfahrt (mit Kinder-Geschrei) bin ich in Belfast angekommen. Als erstes habe ich die imposante City Hall besucht (nur von aussen, weil am Wochenende Posted by Guebi in Guebi on the road | Aug 8, 2007
  • Derry * 3.August Gegen Mittag bin ich in Nordirland in Derry angekommen. Meinen Aufenthalt habe ich mit einem Besuch im Tower Museum begonnen, welches die Geschichte Derrys in anschaulicher, multimedialer Aufmachung praesentiert. E Posted by Guebi in Guebi on the road | Aug 4, 2007
  • Winter Travels Part 2Once again this is only one of many entries about my month long winter trip. There are only afew pictures here so if you want to see more then check out http://picasaweb.google.com/mikerwallace And on with the blog... Ireland is greeeeeeen. No doubt Posted by mrwallac in Sweden and Beyond | Jan 25, 2007
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