Christian Renewel Center, David Porter, and....THE world CUP!!!!!

Deutschland hat verlorn. Germany lost. And tears were shed.

The morning and afternoon were spent in Rostrevor. After parting with our new friends we hopped on a bus back to Belfast. Arriving in the evening, we checked back into the Belfast International Youth Hostel--a luxury hotel including room service and complimentary massages, okay, actually its a pretty basic hostel with bunk beds. But we do the best we can! Shortly thereafter, we walked to the Center for Contemporary Christianity in Northern Ireland and met David Porter for an alternative tour of Belfast. One focusing of the Catholic-Protestant conflict. It was quite interesting and provided a nice visual basis for much of what we have learned so far. Sectarianism has left its mark on Belfast. Divisive murals and war torn neighborhoods were common sights on our scenic tour. Also, Porter's deep understanding and insight into the conlfict made the tour wonderful.

'Bout eight we wound down eating and drinking, watching the semi-finals of the World Cup (Soccer--Futbol) between Italy and Germany in a local pub.

Needless to say, we are saturated, tired and inspired. Our time here has been more than we could have ever hoped it to be.

Cheers. Adam