Again, there has to be a “before I get to today…” bit
Last night after evening prayer (maybe 9:30pm-ish) a group of us (me, Bryan, Debbie, Eric, Rachelle, and Michele) went back up the hill again to watch the sun set over Kintyre. Despite the clouds doing their best to hide the sun it was glorious, made even more so by the brightness at such a late hour. We then too the long way back, walking another three miles or so, still in the light until well past eleven.
 
Today after our now normal morning prayer and breakfast we strolled into town to catch the bus to the ferry to Largs. This was after Nancy shared her comment for the day from Beth Richards (thanks Beth!). “What do Erik the Viking and Smokey the Bear have in common?”
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It was a nice bright day that just continued to get sunnier and warmer. With Darryl and me taking a quick detour to the post office we headed over to Vikingar (a combination Viking museum, swimming pool, gym!) We of course were there for the Vikings – in particular Jason who looks rather fetching in a viking helmet. There we learned of younger sons heading off to die in the glory opf battle, and of the bezerkers going mad with their axes and many more stories of the Vikings and their conquest and eventual defeat at the Battle of Largs in the 13th century.
Then it was down to the beach to throw stones (Iona, Eric, and Jason could skip them the best) before lunch at an outdoor cafe (yes, eating outdoors in Scotland!). The it was off to explore Largs and watch the world go by before heading back to the island.
All week our pilgrims have been leading services from an excellent book that they were given at comissioning. We have been accompanied by Michele’s flute and Sister BJ has been teaching us some wonderful new songs.
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More tomorrow when we return from hanging out with St. Mungo
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:: Justin ::
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PS They both have the same middle name!!! :-)
You seem to be taking full advantage of each moment of your journey. Thank you for sharing. We love & miss you all.
What a wonderful experience! I could only imagine what the sunset must have looked like! Thanks for all the pictures and seeing their smiling faces! It certainly makes my day!
PS.. I have shared your little “joke” re smokey the bear/eric the viking here at work —- it was a groaner! :)
It’s fun to read about this adventure as it unfolds and the pictures just add to the pleasure!! You all have a very large following and lots of prayers heading your way!!! I’m so happy the weather is on your side!! Miss you all and give Iona a kiss from me.
WOW you guys are good!
I only just put this up and there are commenst already!
It is very cool to know we are in so many hearts!
:: Justin ::
PS Kisses back from Iona
The blog is up on my comptuer from noon on just so that i can see the update as it happens! :) Thanks Justin for giving us such a wonder description of what is happening, its almost like being there!!!! Send Rachelle mommy’s love :) I am SURE she will appreciate it!
Looks like another great day….and blue skies!! Sounds like the Viking Museum was interesting…can’t wait to hear about those fellows, especially the crazy ones! Any photos of Jason or anyone else in that helmet?? Thanks for sharing your days with us…it really helps:) “Talk” to you tomorrow!
Sounds like you all are having a wonderful time!!! Jason… always the ham!! Just thinking back on their trip to NYC and how Jason looked in his Fu Man Chu hat with pigtail attached!!! Peace to everyone : )
The photos look great and the descriptions are better. Blue skies and a lot of smiles. There seems to be a theme, whenever Terry is in any group photos. She is holding something, what is it? Wait it looks like umm maybe it is the current issue of Southington Life. I see now maybe, just maybe, there might be a, lets say, future article in Southington Life next month about our gang traveling in some foreign land. That would be great.
Keep smiling and hope you have more blue skies. Eric and Amanda we all miss you.
Ron & Lori