IONA

The Abbey - Iona   -The birthplace of Christianity in Britain after St. Columba came from Ireland in 565 A.D. to establish a monastery. A spiritual place for many who come for week long community experiences at the Abbey. Many others come to be in a silent  spot to commune with God. The sea, the sky, the hills and the light all contribute to its beauty.

     The rocks, many colors and sizes including the green Iona marble cover the land.  You can find community or solitude at any given moment. We stayed at the Iona Hostel on the west end of the island.  A really comfortable hostel, good beds fun fellow sojourners-young and old-made for lively dinner conversations.
There was a writer's course happening this week also. John the owner is most helpful and very knowledgeable about the area.  And don't forget the sheep and cattle, organic gardens, small craft shops and a taxi if you have to get on the 7 a.m. ferry.

Looking down on a farm from a hill at sunset.

Kate in complete joy "somewhere over the rainbow.". But where is Jordan?

Our hostel set against some hillocks with large windows overlooking the sea.