Our travels took us to the Shankill and Falls neighborhoods of Belfast today. These neighborhood represent the broader national divisions which have, in times past, led to the rise of para-military organizations, hatred, prejudice, and violence. So bad was the violence that walls and fences were erected to divide the residents. Today, large murals remember the fallen and depict more noble ideals of peace. The areas now look somewhat depressed economically and socially.
While walking we ran into a woman from Toronto currently working in Belfast. She gave us alot of information and some really important insight. It was a key meet up I think.
Words of the day:
Bap - a big fat hamburger bun/roll.
Champ - mashed potatoes.
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