even though it's Friday the 13th - our Agape Singers have the "Luck of the Irish!" update

From the overnight email mailbag from "Son of Blogmaster"......


"Hey Dad,

Everyone here is in awe of the blog, so keep up the good work :)

Mike wrote an update for Wednesday:

"Hey all! How are things back home? Today was an exciting day, and I have been anxious to write this blog entry! It began like a typical day here at Corrymeela - I was roused by a burst of sunshine and a faint chorus of baa's coming from the sheep pen outside. Breakfast was served, and after dish-washing it was off to choir practice in the Croi (my favorite building here). After we sang, David Price prepared us for the next day's trip to Belfast by leading us in an activity which examined our preconceptions of the city and gave us the chance to ask David questions we had about it. David provided us with a brief lecture covering the modern history of Belfast.

Among the more interesting facts learned was the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) was originally to be called the Northern Ireland Police Service (NIPS). Somehow, I doubt that acronym would have garnered much respect for the law. Next on our intinerary was a visit to the Glens of Antrim.

Our bus could only take us so far along the way, we had the pleasure of hiking the remaining distance, taking care to dodge cars traveling the one lane dirt road (always running to the LEFT side, of course).

It was a scenic trip up the mountainside. At the top we paused at a sheep pen, where I asked Alicia the infamous question, "What's a baby lamb called?"

Most of us went down the other side of the mountain to discover the chain of waterfalls called the waterfall walk.When we returned to Corrymeela, we ate a light dinner and performed for the locals in our first concert. It was a smash hit and our guests rocked out to our gospel jams and were moved by our emotional pieces. We are developing quite a following! Afterward, David sent us for a late night beachwalk and a supper of fish and chips at the best joint in Ballycastle. We paused for a moment to listen to the vast ocean and to stargaze.

We collected some smooth white stones by the seashore.

It has been an astounding day, and it's time to get some rest for Belfast tomorrow!

I will try not to blow too many pounds on trendy clothes, but some adults should know better than to give me plastic (yes, I'm looking at YOU, Mom and Dad)! Love you guys!"-Mike

Danielle and Emily are currently writing updates for yesterday. We might have to add that tonight, but we'll see. Here are some pictures from Belfast which was yesterday,

Thursday.

Love,

Chris"