I have visited friends of mine in Co Down many times and have noticed how different things are now compared to several years ago. The Police are driving around in cars rather than Land Rovers in many places they would not dare to before. The attitude of people everywhere has changed - they dont view stangers with so much suspicion - I feel much more at ease getting on and off the ferry and travelling back and forth over the border through the check points.   

I hope and pray that the people of both communities will continue to build understanding and respect for each other and can bring about a long lasting peace for the sake of the younger people who should not be subjected to the same anxieties and dangers as their parents and grandparents.