All pilgrimages must come to an end, yet it appears as though the benefits and effects of this particular one will continue for some time. The above pictures reflect something of both the surprise--i.e. actually seeing puffins at arms length!--and the peacefulness that invited us each day into the presence of the Divine. A mountaintop experience? Not really, in the classic sense of that expression. These two weeks, for me at least, were more of a repeated message affirmed by the psalmist so many thousands of years ago: there is NO place to go where God is not present, or, stated more positively, God is with us...always...everywhere...offering peace and creativity. Surprise! Surprise!

For those of us pilgrims now making our way home, we thank you for your prayers, comments, and support of this first (annual?!) Redlands UCC Thin Places Pilgrimage. We cherish opportunities to share more of our pictures and stories with you upon our return...just ask!