Los altos united Methodist church

In the steps of the Celtic Saints

a scottish pilgrimage

may 21—june 5, 2019

Join us on a pilgrimage walk through the heart of Celtic Christianity as we travel St. Cuthbert’s

Way, a 100km (62 mile) walk through the English-Scottish borderlands. Cuthbert, a 7th Century monk and

bishop, was known for his tireless travels throughout Northumbria, bringing the good news of Jesus as he

worked with the poor and the sick. The walk takes us from Melrose, where Cuthbert began his religious life,

to the Holy Island of Lindisfarne, where he died.

We will pace our walk over seven days traveling through meadows and forests, across

streams and hills, past villages and long abandoned castles. Along the way we will have the opportunity to

reflect on our own life pilgrimage, sometimes walking alone, sometimes alongside companions. As we rest

and recharge each night, we will reflect together on how walking in the footsteps of Cuthbert is impacting

our call to be changemakers in today’s world, continuing to bring Good News to this beautiful planet.

From Lindisfarne, we will travel to Durham, site of a magnificent cathedral and resting place of St. Cuthbert,

then to Glasgow, a center of Scottish culture and industry. From Glasgow we will travel to the island of Iona,

off the west coast of Scotland. Iona, the birthplace of Celtic Christianity, is where St. Columba arrived from

Ireland in 563 and established a monastery.

There is still an active Christian community operating out of the Iona monastery today.

Iona, a tiny island, resonates with a deep and timeless spirituality. It is the perfect place to be still,

to reflect on all we have experienced on the journey, and to expand our way of being so we are able to

see the world through new eyes.

Céad míle fáilte romhat—a hundred thousand welcomes to you,

Carol and Dirk Damonte

itinerary ...

Travel

DAY 1 MAY 21 TRAVEL DAY: SFO to Glasgow

DAY 2 MAY 22 ARRIVAL DAY: Glasgow, Scotland—Transfer to Melrose

PILGRIMAGE WALK

DAY 3 MAY 23 STAGE ONE: Melrose to St. Boswells

7.5 miles / 12 kms, Max Ascent 1400ft / 450 meters

DAY 4 MAY 24 STAGE TWO: St. Boswells to Harestanes

8 miles / 13 kms, Max Ascent 450ft / 130 meters

DAY 5 MAY 25 STAGE THREE: Harestanes to Morebattle

10 miles / 16 kms, Max Ascent 660 ft / 200 meters

DAY 6 MAY 26 STAGE FOUR: Morebattle to Yetholm

6.5 miles / 11 kms, Max Ascent 1150 ft / 350 meters

DAY 7 MAY 27 STAGE FIVE: Yethom to Wooler

13 miles / 21 kms, Max Ascent 1900 ft / 600 meters

DAY 8 MAY 28 STAGE SIX: Wooler to Fenwick

11.5 miles / 19 kms, Max Ascent 850 ft / 260 meters

DAY 9 MAY 29 STAGE SEVEN: Fenwick to Lindisfarne

6 miles / 10 kms by road, 5 miles / 8 kms across the sands on the

Pilgrim’s Path. No ascent

Travel DAY 10 MAY 30 DURHAM: Private tour of Durham Cathedral.

Visit to the graves of St. Cuthbert and the Venerable Bede.

DAY 11 MAY 31 DURHAM TO GLASGOW: Opportunity to visit Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s House for an

Art Lover plus many other Mackintosh buildings and Pollok

House, one of Glasgow’s most elegant family homes, which

houses an outstanding collection of Spanish art.

IONA DAY 12 JUNE 1 GLASGOW TO IONA: The journey begins from Glasgow traveling north along the

the ‘Bonnie, bonnie banks of Loch Lomond,” through The

Trossachs National Park, arriving in Oban, “the Gateway to the

Isles.” By ferry we will travel to Craignure on the Isle of Mull.

From there we will take the scenic route across the beautiful

and dramatic Isle of Mull finishing our journey on a ferry boat

from Fionnphort to Iona. DAY 13 JUNE 2 IONA:

DAY 14 JUNE 3 The birthplace of Celtic Christianity. A time for rest, reflection,

and renewal.

Travel DAY 15 JUNE 4 TRAVEL DAY: Iona to Glasgow

DAY 16 JUNE 5 TRAVEL DAY: Glasgow to SFO

Details...…

Cost $3,550.00 + Airfare (this may fluctuate according to the GBP)

Shared accommodation

Single supplement: additional 450 GBP

Deposit $1,000.00 - Feb. 3, 2019 (22 spaces available)

Final payment - March 1, 2019

Included Coach, taxi and ferry travel as outlined in the itinerary

Outstanding experienced guide services throughout the trip

Entrance fees for scheduled visits outlined in the itinerary

Accommodations in first-class hotels and unique charming B & B hotels

All Breakfasts, 9 dinners

Tips

NOT Included Air flights (including baggage fees)

Alcoholic beverages and personal expenses

Lunches

Optional activities

Travel insurance (strongly recommended to protect your travel investment)

FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REGISTER CONTACT Carol Damonte, Director of Spiritual Pilgrimages

Los Altos United Methodist Church - 655 Magdalena Ave. Los Altos, CA 94024

caroldamonte@laumc.org

cell 650-823-1713