Lunch: This meal has been excluded from the program cost and is on your own to enjoy what you like. The Group Leader will be happy to offer suggestions and give directions.
Afternoon: Arrivals continue, with free time for those who have already arrived. Before dinner we will have an Orientation in the hotel. The Group Leader will greet everyone and lead introductions. We will review the program theme, the up-to-date Daily Schedule and any changes, discuss safety guidelines, emergency procedures, roles and responsibilities and answer any questions you may have. We have set aside some free time in the schedule for your personal independent exploration.
Dinner: A seated three course dinner will be taken in the hotel dining room with coffee, tea and water. Other beverages are available for purchase.
Evening: At leisure to unpack, relax and prepare for the program ahead.
We arrived in Dublin and were taken from the airport to the Maldron Hotel where we met up with our group and shared a leisurely morning.
The 2 hour coach ride to Belfast was scenic with green rolling hills, sheep and cows.
After checking in to the Jury’s Inn Barb settled in for a nap and I walked down two blocks to the Crown Bar (the most famous pub in Belfast.) My very first pint of Guinness in Ireland! Definitely better than in the US. Many more to come over the next couple weeks.
I met some great folks: Rosie, Patrick , Alex, Paula. Had a great time with them.
Finally – dinner with our group was fun and a great way to end the day. Time now to pass out and catch up on some sleep.
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