Glastonbury Pilgrimage

This year a group from St Katharine's and St Hilda's went on pilgrimage to Glastonbury. This ancient site is believed to be the where the first Church in the British Isles was located but it's place in the heart of the regions spirituality far pre-dates even that influence. Avalon was an island refuge in what was a wild and watery region.

Most of the pilgrims stayed at the Abbey retreat house, with views over looking the ruins of the Abbey itself. From the garden it was possible to sneak into the Abbey grounds and take a tour or simply wander.

We were joined by a Mother's Union who were mostly on silent retreat. They were welcoming and joined us for Night Prayer both evenings - although they didn't join us for the sing-along.

We quickly drank the bar dry of white wine, which after a hot day climbing the Tor was essential tonic for many pilgrims. But the stories and photos of the adventures kept flowing.

One pilgrim spent much of the time looking for ice cream, cuddles and squirrels. At least, I think it was only one pilgrim.

A good time was had by all.