Thursday, July 24

A super-busy day today!

We headed out this morning to begin going door-to-door with the gospel meeting invtiation cards. We had a crew of seven canvassing the neighborhoods. I would estimate about 1,000 of these invitations have been distributed to date.

One thing we have noticed is the meticulous way in which the yards are kept here. The grass is lush and green, and it seems to always be trimmed to the point that you could putt a golf ball. Kelly continues to be amazed at the vibrant colors of the flowers here...this coming from a girl who, by her own admission, doesn't exactly have a green thumb. Ryan did stumble across a thistle plant. He was thrilled, however, to be poked by a REAL Irish thistle (see photo)!

After we put in a few hours of walking door-to-door in the morning and another two or three in the afternoon, Lisa (Colin's wife) took us out to the shore. We've included a couple of the photos we snapped out at Donaghadee, another quaint and picturesque Irish town.

Finally, we went to a nearby Fish & Chips shop and brought home some of the good stuff. This was some SERIOUSLY good food...authentic British fare here. We loaded it down with a few bucketfuls o' malt vinegar and a quarry full o' salt.

Tomorrow, we have a trip up the breathtaking Antrim coast planned. Stops along the way will include the Giants Causeway, Carrick-A-Red rope bridge, and Dunluce Castle. Stay tuned for what will surely be some majestic photos...

Is mise le meas (Gaelic for "Yours faithfully"),

Ryan & Kelly

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