Day 5 on Iona - Dun I

Dun I, which means "Hill if Iona", is the highest spot on the isle. At 332', it offers stunning views of Iona and of islands to the north, south, and east.

Our plan today was to climb Dun I. It was not clear exactly what the route to the top was or how difficult it would be.

Fortified by breakfast, morning prayer, and cappuccinos we were on our way. As we began the climb the grass slope was gentle. Soon it was boggy, rocky, and far more difficult than we had imagined.

We tried different routes but each one presented different challenges. Though the intent was to summit, our bodies, and our better judgment, said no.

Accordingly, I could only offer one-half of a highpoint pose.