Friday, 25 August 2006

The plan for the first full day was a trip up to the north coast of Northern Ireland.

After a bit of a late start we returned no more than 10 mins. later 'cause my car died!! I hate that car but after a bit of shuffling we made our way out again.

The first port of call was to the Ballygally Castle Hotel where the wedding reception and evening wedding do were going to be held. We had enough time to take a couple of photographs.

Bride&Groom-to-be Kristen and Me

The second port of call was Glenarm, the first of the Nine Glens of Antrim, to view the Glenarm Castle. Here are a few pics to prove we were there:



We made our way down the winding Antrim Coast Road with an odd photo stop here and there, we made our way to the Glenariffe Forest Park for a lovely fish lunch:
As you can see, the rain certainly didn't dampen our appetites....


.... or our happy, smiling faces!


One of the highlights of the day was the sheep! We were on route to Torr Head but we had to pull over to let the farmer and his sheep make their way down the lane. One sheep, two sheep, three sheep, four sheep, snoooozeeeeeeee...



We eventually got back on the road to the Portstewart Strand for a quick beach break... Colin has an interesting story of the Strand... As his new wife, I find it inappropriate to discuss his previous relationships so the next time you see him, ask him!!

The Canucks got cold and Karen and I were forced back in the car 'cause we had to go for ice cream (a good way to warm up) at Morelli's. Although it costs a life savings to pay for it, the ice cream is worth it. Two thumbs up from me!


After ice cream we had to get home for the scheduled wedding rehearsal. Lots of fun and I learned a thing or two about Irish weddings. It's funny, there were things that I didn't know I didn't know and Colin didn't think of telling me so the Canucks and myself had a few surprises but I made sure I had thrown in a few Canadian traditions as well! A lovely evening was had by all.

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