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- I'm front runner for "Goose of the week" awardMust be a biorhythms thing or something, but this week has been one where I have felt like the ultimate idiot on more than one occasion. At least if I blame biorhythms, I don't have to take responsibility for my Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Mar 13, 2011
- Derry - LondonderryWow, quite a day today. A number of firsts, all successfully negotiated. Thanks, first of all to George, for his advice regarding today's outing. I caught the train from Coleraine to Derry/Londonderry, travelling along what Michael Palin calls "one of Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Mar 5, 2011
- Rugby is always better liveJust a boredom warning for those who are browsing. This is more in the nature of a personal entry than an entry designed to entertain the masses. Read on if your boredom threshhold is high. CAI (Inst) has a Rugby team Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Mar 3, 2011
- The weeks fly byTime seems to be rushing by. I go to school on Monday morning and before I know it, it's Friday afternoon again. Last Saturday night I had a fantastic outing to Mark I's house. He and his wife and family host Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Feb 27, 2011
- Northern Ireland (to Edinburgh)After a good sleep, Thursday morning I enjoyed my last walk through Dublin as I head for the bus station, stopping in a few souvenir shops for postcards along the way. Sat through the entire bus ride beside a guy Posted by Terrina in European Adventures | Feb 21, 2011
- Killybegs to EnniskillenStarted off the day with yet another high protein breakfast – cereal, prunes, toast, scrambled eggs and bacon. Feel like a blimp. The day was absolutely beautiful, though very cold. Have lovely pictures of the harbour with the sun rising Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Feb 19, 2011
- Saw heaps todayAnother might breakfast today and off to see Portnoo as per yesterday's blog. Hmm. Saw lots of amazing things todays and would have seen more except it is the off season. Drove down through Killybegs, where we have a booking Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Feb 19, 2011
- Buncara to ArdaraSlept well last night and had eggs and sausage as well as toast for breakfast. Feel fully fuelled up for the day ahead. It seems that we are travelling so totally in the off season that very few places are Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Feb 19, 2011
- Donegal - Day 1Finally had my interview with the health nurse at the local doctor’s surgery this morning. Now I am registered with a practice, I can get sick – not my intention however. Filled the car with diesel and set off for Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Feb 15, 2011
- Boys and half-termI should know better than to expect to teach a lesson on the last day of school. This week has been fairly exciting for the boys. The Lower 6th formers (Year 13) have been on work experience all week – Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Feb 15, 2011
- I think I'll live.It's been a week of weather extremes all over the place. Back home in Queensland they've had the biggest cyclone ever recorded in Australia and it felt somewhat similar here. The winds this week have stunned even the locals with Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Feb 5, 2011
- Out and AboutThis afternoon's outing was to Downhill Castle and Mussenden Temple which is at Castlerock. My school's address is Castlerock Road and sure enough, I just had to travel about 6 miles further along here to find it. Apparently, this is Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 30, 2011
- Feeling Fit againI've joined the gym. Walking was great. Got to know the neighbourhood and found the fresh air "bracing", shall we say. I just wasn't feeling as though my strength was being challenged. Trina invited me to a Body Combat class Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 29, 2011
- Sightseeing started Visited Dunluce Castle this afternoon. It is a ruin right on the cliff about 3 miles the other side of PortRush on Bushmill's Road (tes it leads to the distillery, but that's an Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 23, 2011
- It's a hoar frostWednesday and Thursday dawned very cold with a big frost forming on cars, streets, trees etc. Temperature advertised as "actually minus 4C, feels like minus 8 Posted by Jean in NI in Jean's exchange to Northern Ireland 2011 | Jan 22, 2011
- 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
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