WEEK 1
Saturday 7th June
I slowly climbed upon the Bus Eireann at 4am and through hazy, sleep filled eyes I saw a few of my fellow “WIP" comrades at the back of thus bus, each stretched out over a few seats, half sleeping and taking full advantage of all the luxuries an airport coach affords…..this was the start of Phase Two of the Washington Ireland Program…our 8 weeks in D.C. After a nearly a day of travelling I arrived at Reagan airport. The heat hit us all immediately, it makes Spain’s climate look chilly day in Portrush!!! I excitedly ran and hugged my new host mom….only thing was…she wasn’t actually mine. I was driven to my host house by the fabulous Terry and settled in pretty quickly. The family which included Amy ,Rob, three kids, 2 dogs, fish, a hamster and two birds were so kind to open up their home to me. They are so laid back, kind and liberal (important to me as an affiliated Democrat. I was given two rules, 1, Lock the Gate and 2, Eat what I want. They also didn’t mind me going out as it was soon my 21st!!!!, this was very fortunate for me as I eat like a horse and am now commonly known as the group party animal!!!
