The journey today began with the ferry taking us off Iona, to the Isle of Mull. Then an hour to drive across Mull, arriving just in time to get the ferry over to Oban. From there it was a 5 hour drive across Scotland into England. We drove along the North Sea and arrived in Berwick Upon Tweed and from there across the causeway where Holy Island becomes an island when the tide comes in. In our case that was 45 minutes after we drove over. It's quite a gathering place for swans.
It's critical to know the tide tables. People misjudge often enough that structures have been erected in the causeway for the stranded to swim to safety. Their cars have to be abandoned to the sea.
A highlight of the drive was the time spent driving through Loch Lomand National Park.
We are back to walking everywhere, beginning with pub dining tonight and Morning Prayer service early tomorrow.
And I said to the man who stood at the gate of the year:
'Give me a light that I may tread safely into the unknown.'
And he replied:
'Go out into the darkness and put your hand into the hand of God. '
ML. Hoskins
What a wonderful drive you must have had along the North Sea. Such history in these places you're getting to enjoy. Will you also see the Lindisfarne Priory? I researched that a bit. Incredible!
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