Streets of Cork, Ireland

 

 

Cork is not a very big city so we were able to walk from the b&b we stayed at next to the university to the city centre where we met up for dinner with some of the church members from the local Chinese church here. As I walked along the main streets of Cork, I was able to recognise some stereotypes of what Ireland should look like, and saw things that reminded that I was not in the United Kingdom even though people still spoke English around me.

Arriving at the emerald green land

First impressions of Ireland.

This was my first time in Ireland and I was there with the gospel team from COCM to cooperate with the local church in Cork, Ireland to hold an outreach event for the students there. 

Swansea Bay

 

Days in Swansea

The sandy South West Wales coast

Golden leaves

With my back facing the sea.

Walking along the seaside in the evening sun

Wales Coast Path (ps: the Welsh language is fascinating)

Had a lovely time with Nick

The clock tower that is famous in Swansea

Balcony and flowers by the window

Reunited with my Bristol housemate, Wen Wen

Walking on the beach in winter

My time at Swansea at the beginning of December was a relaxing time. Lots of time spent strolling on the beach alone or with Nick. I enjoyed being reunited with Wen Wen in her hometown and walking around with her. I got to meet my group mate from 2012's year end camp, Miffy too and catch up with her about her life since then (she accepted Christ at the camp and it's encouraging to see how she is so active in serving at the church now). It was a nice trip because I didn't go there as a tourist, so I got a lot of opportunities to just meet people and learn about what life is like in this town.