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Arrival in a new country &
Start of quarantine in Belfast

On the day of departure, 12.06.2021, we met at about 8 am at BER airport. 6 people, all from the OSZ for Information and Medical Technology, our vocational school. Two of them I already knew from my class, the other three I met for the first time. As a freshly formed group, we immediately made our way to check-in. 

On to the gate

The security checks went off without any major complications and we were able to take off punctually at 10:40. Fortunately, I was able to get a window seat and had no seat neighbours. Despite the relatively short flight, I enjoyed the wonderful view and took a lot of pictures.

After a successful landing in Dublin, some of us had a snack at McDonald's and together we waited for the bus to take us to Belfast City.

Eat and wait

After arriving in Belfast City, we were shipped into taxis by the Intern Europa team and taken to our accommodation for the next two months (169 Ormeau Rd). In front of our accommodation we were welcomed by another member of Intern Europa, who assigned us to our rooms and briefly explained the house rules. By now it was 5pm, we organised some groceries for the coming week in quarantine, using the Tesco online shop. 

Order from Tesco

After finishing the shopping, we ended the day relaxing together by sitting in the living room and talking. Later, the Electronic Entertainment Expo was on, which we watched together and discussed.

Eating pizza and watching E3

One by one, my flatmates said goodbye and I went to bed to process all the impressions I had gathered today.

As soon as I got into bed, I fell asleep.

Thank you for a wonderful day!

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Location: 169 Ormeau Rd, Belfast BT7 1SQ, Vereinigtes Königreich

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  1. Unknown14 June 2021 at 14:15

    have a good time in Belfast

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    1. Bent Fiedler14 June 2021 at 14:41

      Thank you very much, I'll try my best. Who is there?
      Greetings

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    2. Unknown15 June 2021 at 06:12

      Moin, this is Ants, greetings

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