Nothing but cows and sheep and grass

Pilgrimage within the pilgrimage: On a fantastically beautiful and sunny day, the pilgrims went on 7 mile hike over most of the island stopping at several spots of historic beauty. Along the way, they stopped for a picnic lunch and then later for tea and flapjacks.

The pilgrims chose to remain anonymous today

• "I am really enjoying the atmosphere here. It is so community oriented and welcoming. I have already started calling Iona home. I don't want to leave."

• "I have learned more about myself and about God on Iona than anywhere else."

• "I love being able to look out the window and see nothing but sheep and cows and grass. And not thinking it's weird. No cars for us. It's weird."

• "The pilgrimage hike was an amazing and unique experience that outlines this land's beauty."

• "Iona is an amazing island that is in touch with God."

• Today's featured small group says that they enjoy playing a bit of soccer each day with one of the kitchen assistants, Tom. The kids presented him with a pilgrimage t- shirt. "Tom rocks at soccer. He's the man!"