End of day 1

What a marvellous start to our pilgrimage. We had eleven people walk with us to Hooke, seven continued on to Mapperton and then just three of us went on to Melplash. We have been warmly welcomed at all four churches we visited today - thank you very much.

We enjoyed fine weather although it was a little boggy underfoot. Hospitality excellent - thank you Andrew for the wee dram and John for coffee, Caroline and John for welcoming us into their kitchen with our boots on and a huge turn out at Melplash for further tea and cake. Thank you for being there and supporting and welcoming us. Thank you for worshipping with us too - it has been a memorable and moving day.

We have given thanks to God for four church communities, we have prayed for four villages, we have made new friends along the way and enjoyed fellowship with one another. We have shared stories with one another, gloried in the beautiful landscape and walked a day closer to the joy of Christ's resurrection.

The boots are muddy, my feet a little sore, the legs a little stiff, but all in all a wonderful start.

Bless to us, O God, the earth beneath our feet.
Bless to us, O God, the path whereon we go.
Bless to us, O God, the people whom we meet.  Amen.

See you at Melpalsh at 8am tomorrow. Good night.