Iona – Sailing to Columba’s Bay A more detailed report in rhyme will follow later. In the meantime, enjoy these photos from our sail to Columba’s Bay yesterday with Mark Jardine. We need some travel intercession today. The ferry off the island is not running because the only captain certified to sail it came down…

Iona Today we all had free time after yesterday’s busy schedule Josh Port and Anthony got permission to hike as long as they were careful Josh Haddad, and Madi & Bella took a walk ending with scones at afternoon tea (it’s become a daily ritual at the hotel down by the abbey). We spent some…

Iona – Staffa A morning walk to the Abbey where we’d all been before, But with headsets and players, now we all took the tour. Learning fascinating things about the monks who since 563 lived here And the pilgrims who travelled far through centuries of years. We paused in the holiest place – in Columba’s…

Iona Our old friend John MacLean from the hostel (where our pilgrims stayed before) Invited us to stop by this morning for a visit and a tour. The hostel is no more, because of  COVID self-distancing requirements, So John converted it into apartments, rather than move into retirement. It’s now called “The Green Shed,” and…

Edinburgh to Iona George’s son Graham has now joined the family business But a group boarded his bus, and it wasn’t us! It was all sorted out, our group got on the bus Off to Oban they traveled without any more fuss. Most took a nap, traveling towards Oban to the west An early lunch…

Iona Here are the collects shared during the 9:30am service from Iona this morning Florida time: Madi Hill Loving God, I saw you in Izzy today while we were taking pictures in the field.  Some candid images were taken, followed by funny jokes behind the camera. It reminded me that your love shines through smiles…

Iona The silent walk up Dun I mountain, took on little different flair: We climbed and talked together, helping each other to get there. We meditated on our own when at the top we had all come. Then after a group photo, prayed in silence for each one. Back down the hill we came, advised…

Edinburgh Knights Residence provided “Gift Package” breakfast items to consume So each of the pilgrim groups ate together in their rooms. Then they gathered at 9am to walk up to the castle. With Karen McCormick as our guide there was no entrance hassle. With capacity restrictions still in place because of the pandemic The weather…

London Heathrow to Edinburgh From London up to Edinburgh – an eight hour nap time ensued With a couple of stops for changing drivers and some coffee and food. Fish and chips shared at table, and some Cadbury sweets It’s already apparent that this group likes to eat! And adventurous as well, after arrival at…

Departing PBI to JFK to LHR The pilgrims five and Sherry are now in flight. Arriving in London after flying all night. Fr. Marty awaits them in the arrival hall. Once all come through customs, our driver we’ll call. (The flight up to Scotland was cancelled the other day. With the help of guide Karen…