Tuesday, March 23

a nice weekend spent at belfast. Although I was still in UK, it felt like an overseas trip due to the flight which we had to take. Ryanair is surprisingly better than what I thought it would be, or at least what I've gathered from comments of others. I managed to pass through the baggage restrictions pretty esay without any checks. Plane was standard no-frills but I had no complaints since it was only a 30min journey. Landing was punctual, in fact way in advance than scheduled. Apparently, the airline is so proud of that fact that they would broadcast a silly announcement regarding that. When I mention silly, it's referring to the music that starts the announcement.

Belfast is another extension of nature I've experienced at nottingham. It is the scenic coastal strip that make this city so endearing. Passing through those houses lining the coast make me envious and yearn for an opportunity like that too. I believe this seafront living is so much better than what is being offered at Singapore's so-called waterfront living along Marina Bay/Keppel Bay/ Sentosa Cove. Nice English houses set in a peaceful, serene coastal town- the perfect retirement houses.

Had an opportunity to walk through the neighbourhoods of West Belfast while in search of murals. This part of Belfast is away from the main city and is considered the living area of the locals. Past through rows of houses and observed the activities happening on a typical Sunday afternoon- children hanging out together, playing football and locals enjoying time out in the park. Been to different cities to travel, yet this is one of the rare moments when I'm not in the touristy part of the city. I looked out of place there with my backpack and camera but I was glad to explore a different side of Belfast and that definitely made the 2 hour walking journey worthwhile.

Last week before Easter break. Preparing and looking forward to my Easter holiday trip!

jel; 1:04 am