Saturday, June 27th, 2015
Little by little, we've been able to meet more friends, see more of the country, learn about the culture, and try new things. But today was instrumental in our education.
Our day began with public witnessing; which the locals call "trolly witnessing," or "doing the trolly." They do it a bit different here than back home. There were five of us for the first shift, and we all stood a fair distance apart. A couple beside the trolleys, and a few down the way. All of us held out literature for passerby's to view.
You see so many kinds of people in just two hours. Portuguese, Polish, and Irish mainly. But you can also meet Lithuanians, South Africans, and now and again, an American. (Okay.. Only three Americans that day.)
We had the opportunity to work with a Portuguese brother and a Special Pioneer that morning. Their zeal was contagious. When someone lives for the ministry, you can feel it and you can see it. Our dear Portuguese brother works in translation, so he knew a lot of the locals. They were greeted with a warm smile, handshake, pat on the shoulder, a kiss on the cheek, or all of the above. It was beautiful to see love for people in action. (Pics will come of these two later, scouts honor.)
That evening, we went to a music festival in Banbridge. All of the local talent comes out to celebrate music. The air is filled with the smell of food, the melody of street musicians, and the laughter of people.
After checking out the local artists, it was definitely time for some food. And like the typical tourists, we had two things on our minds. 1. A true Guinness. 2. Fish and chips.
And honestly, both were worth the life-long wait. Thank you: Downshire Arms Hotel beer gardens, for the best dinner, beer, and (surprisingly) mushy peas, we have ever had.
After exiting the hotel, we saw this old telephone booth, and had another tourist moment and jumped in. Apparently I asked the shadiest passerby ever to take our photo. I guess he decided an iPhone with a cracked screen wasn't worth the trouble.
Let's just say every ounce of the day was lovely.
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