Winchester at last

Arrived here at lunchtime. Afternoon spent in the cathedral. Great to be joined today by Tony Baptiste, Mary Chipperfield, Liz Keeley and Mary Windus. Now for some relaxation and tending to sore feet.

The world centre for watercress

Another great day. Sun, flowers and lambs. Beautiful village at Chawton (Jane Austen's house).  Lots of stiles challenged Cyril. Our first bog didn't sink us. Met Anthony Smith (a former curate at St Mary's) here at Alresford Place. Continued inspiration from God's creation.
Brilliant humour from all those taking part.

John 21:12

We used the longer passage in morning prayer today. There was a real sense of us now being able to recognise Jesus with us as we walk, helping us with discernment. Here we are eating the breakfast that he invited us to.

Wednesday

Wonderful day - we saw new born lambs and two cameras were lost and then found following prayer. Lots of beautiful flowers too.

Newlands Corner to Seale

Another great day of sunshine. We might all come back with a tan. Good to be joined by Paul and Vicky Hildreth and William Ascough.
Reflection on the importance of storytelling and the bible to our identity. Here we are outside St Martha's on the Hill.
Now to the pool for some relaxation.

Brilliant day walking in the sunshine

The sky was clear at the top of Reigate Hill at 8 am. Our verses for the day gave a definite feel of many of us being called to be walking this week.  Ps 119:105 was one of them.
At St Barnabas Ranmore we reflected on priorities and the design of different crosses.
Short walkers had a leisurely stroll from Silent Pool. Long walkers had a long slog to Newlands Corner. Those boring lengths of path are important, allowing time for prayer and making the interesting bits more meaningful.
About to meet in the bar for a drink and a prayer before dinner.

A pilgrim's pack of goodies

We met yesterday to go through all the details of our route and began with a reflection on starting our journey. What each of the elements in the pack of goodies is for will become clear as the week progresses.
Some cake was also shared to build us up for the walk ahead.