Belfast Stories


DAY EIGHT - BELFAST

We woke up early this morning and had breakfast at the Europa Hotel. I have been looking forward to today for the entire trip. I had a lot planned. Ever since the onset of the “troubles” in 1968, popular art has played a role in proclaiming the loyalties of Belfast’s two most intransigent working class communities, on the protestant Shankill Road and...


DAY SEVEN - DERRY and BELFAST

Today we started at the usual 8am for breakfast at the hotel in Letterkenny. Not the greatest night’s sleep either, the hotel was located on the main street of Letterkenny and there were quite a few people up late. We headed to the bus at 9am and headed to Derry, Ireland for a walking tour. We pulled into Derry and met up with our tour guide, Ronan ...


Belfast - June 2011.

Last night I returned from spending a few days in Belfast for my thesis. Upon arrival I was still a little unsure how to focus my research over the upcoming months. Since I have just finished exams, I've sort of put it to the side. However, visiting with people and talking to locals really started to bring the interest back. For those who don't know...


Off to Northern Ireland

14.3.2009. After the LONGEST traveling time in the history of the world, I made it to Belfast, Northern Ireland also, the UK. I left Sevilla on Thursday at 9:50 pm on a flight to Barcelona, SLEPT in the Reus airport (where they turn off the heat at night) along with my friend Derrick who was traveling to Barcelona but did not want to leave m...