π£ Today’s walk was definitely in our top 3 for most of us! We had stunning scenery as we ventured off road through mossy banks and muddy tracks, and across streams. We are in such a rural area now that we couldn’t find anywhere to stay so after 12 miles we piled into our supportContinue reading “Reflections – Day 48”
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Reflections – Day 46 to 47
π£ Due to last minute changes we switched our rest day to yesterday where we enjoyed peaceful Johnstonebridge and did lots of wholesome regen activities like card games and jigsaw puzzles – though some thrill-seeking pilgrims also ventured down to the river Annan for a dip! β Today we had a cold but sunny dayContinue reading “Reflections – Day 46 to 47”
Reflections – Day 44 to 45
π£ Day 44: Today was a drizzly day along roads and the beautiful Annandale Way – we are constantly grateful for the privilege we have of being outside close to nature for such long periods especially with the incredible changing colours of Autumn. We are super grateful to St Mungo’s Church in Kettleholm for allowingContinue reading “Reflections – Day 44 to 45”
Reflections – Day 43
π£ After a night at the Richard Greenhow Centre in Gretna we set off in the rain. This didn’t last long however and we were in a great mood, spotting a deer and a rabbit as well as meeting a curious horse during our break and admiring the dew-covered cobwebs on the bushes. Tonight we’reContinue reading “Reflections – Day 43”
Reflections – Day 41 to 42
π£ We’re in SCOTLAND!!! π΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ Yesterday our rest in Carlisle was excellent with an amazing lunch event at St Cuthbertβs Church, Carlisle organised by Churches Together in Carlisle & District full of excellent speakers including some of our pilgrims. In the evening we attended a thought-provoking Christian Aid film discussion event at the Methodist Church.Continue reading “Reflections – Day 41 to 42”
Reflections – Day 40
π£ The general mood was one of peace today as well as anticipation for our rest day tomorrow here in Carlisle! We wound our way along the River Petterill (where we saw a kingfisher and our four legged pilgrims took the opportunity for a swim) via Scalesceugh Hall & Villas where a serendipitous meeting withContinue reading “Reflections – Day 40”
Reflections – Day 39
π£ Our bodies were a bit surprised by a 12 mile day today! We made good time though and arrived safely at Low Hesket Village Hall where everyone was lovely and very excited by the Coat of Hopes! π Our other picture today is of this morning’s mandala – each day pilgrim Jen collects bitsContinue reading “Reflections – Day 39”
Reflections – Day 38
π£ After a spontaneous evening where some pilgrims were offered beds in a yurt by local farmer Andri, we had a short walk this morning to Penrith where we are now staying at the Quaker Meeting House. We passed the alleged location of King Arthur’s Round Table which was conquered by pilgrim Rachel! We tookContinue reading “Reflections – Day 38”
Reflections – Day 36 to 37
π£ Yesterday we had a great walk over to Crosby Ravensworth where we stayed at Crosby Ravensworth Village Hall and appreciated an offer of showers at a local campsite. In the evening we had an impromptu barn dance courtesy of pilgrim Carolyn who brought her fiddle and bagpipes! Even pilgrims need to let their hairContinue reading “Reflections – Day 36 to 37”
Reflections – Day 35
π£ Another beautiful walk, another beautiful group of people, another beautiful array of jacket potatoes and cakes awaiting us, this time at Tebay Methodist Chapel! We have just returned from an evening at the social club with the community including 14-year-old Jonny who shared a moving poem about the climate emergency. π¦ At lunchtime todayContinue reading “Reflections – Day 35”
Camino to COP26 