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”
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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”
Reflections – Day 33
π£ A super muggy day in which we stumbled over at least 30 stiles and drystone walls! It’s great to see everyone lending each other a hand. We were welcomed into the lovely All Saints Church, Burton in Lonsdale for a break. We have been offered beds by an incredible couple near Kirkby Lonsdale whoContinue reading “Reflections – Day 33”
Reflections – Day 34
π£ Today’s weather and surroundings were absolutely beautiful! We woke up to an incredible sunrise and homemade granola, and had an easy day walking to the very picturesque village of Sedbergh. We were joined by some lovely local walkers as well. Tonight we are staying at Cornerstone Community Church Sedbergh where we took part inContinue reading “Reflections – Day 34”
Reflections – Day 32
π£ What a beautiful day! The contrast to yesterday made the sun even more welcome. We had a stunning walk through the moors, stopping off at a farm for coffee where we heard from farmer Malcolm about his efforts to work with his land and manage it sustainably. After a lunch stop at our highestContinue reading “Reflections – Day 32”
Reflections – Day 30 to 31
π£ Our long-awaited rest day in Clitheroe (where we made it onto the front page of the local paper) did not disappoint! After a morning spent with the community including students from Clitheroe Royal Grammar School, we joined a procession into the town with XR Ribble Valley, XR Hebden Bridge, and XR Wirral including RedContinue reading “Reflections – Day 30 to 31”
Camino to COP26 