It Rained

Today it rained - not just sprinkles but propper rain. Rain that left Craig and Matt soaked on their way to retrieve umbrellas in Derry. The Anslow Family had gone ahead to drop Julie off at the bus to begin her long journey back to New Zealand.

We sought refuge in the Guildhall. An impressive building, not just for its architectural merits but because it wasn't raining in there!

You'll notice that it was even raining from below!!

Between showers we walked part of the Derry walls. These had been closed to the public until quite recently as Derry was a hotspot in The Troubles. 

We looked out over the Bog, the Catholic part of Derry, and the site of the Bloody Sunday Massacre.

Huge murals depicting images of The Troubles adorn the sides of buildings along with images depicting symbols of freedom.

In the next downpour we escaped to a vintage shop where there was a fashion show of sorts. Perhaps Amy found her dress for the Australian wedding?

A tired and soggy crew piked back into cars and headed back to Moville. I fear the weather did defeat us all a little that day.