Thank You!

The seven mile pilgrimage has come and gone. I went on it, and survived! So thanks to all who supported me in their thoughts and prayers. It was a gorgeous day with some stiff climbing and boggy patches, but I made it from start to finish. I even managed a few photos which I hope to post - probably when I move on to Lindisfarne, since this is a fairly briskly paced programme - particularly for a non-programme week.

It has been a wonderful experience, but I need a breather so that I can begin to process all that has happened here, and share it with you.

Yesterday was our trip to the Isle of Staffa, home of Fingal's cave (inspiration for Mendelssohn's Hebridean Overture [I think I have that right but will check later]. If you've been to the Giant's Causeway in Northern Ireland, then you might be interested to know that this is the other end. Staffa is also home to many, many puffins, who love being near people because they keep the seagulls away from them. Another gorgeous day, though those on one side of the boat were absolutely soaked before we reached the island. It was a much less eventful trip home. More later, but this is our last day on Iona so every last minute thing has to be squeezed in!