Hiya! It’s been a few days – it’s not that I’m ignoring you, but I was away at a retreat in exotic Ballybofey…

Every 2 years Bishop Miller (who you might remember from such TV shows as Mission Titanic) takes all of us minster-types away for a few days to recharge, listen to some great teaching, eat some great food and enjoy some great company.  (I have a hard life).

It’s a great idea and heartily recommended – it’s easy to get caught up in the relentless momentum of everyday life, and occasional ‘sabbaths’ from the madness can be hugely healthy for body and soul.

But just so you know I didn’t forget you entirely, I did take a snap of a brand-new cafe concept we found in McIlhenny’s department store in Ballybofey (click the pic to see the full picture) – they’re obviously into their coffee-shop-fusion concepts in a big way Out West…  Would it catch on in Belfast?