Thursday 23 April 2009

Nottingham to York. The last leg.


Selby Abbey.



The gardens at Selby, where we stopped on way to York.




Great fun was had by all on the top of this bus. We had it to ourselves.




Another wait in a bus station.



Colin and Maggie, our 2 Coffee addicts.



After breakfast with our hosts we met at the bus station at 10.15 for departure at 10.30 bound for Worksop. This journey took over an hour so I asked everyone to jot down their thoughts and here they are

" what a joy to see the unfolding ever changing countryside and what a privilege to get a glimpse into so many people's homes and lives" Di Pettifer.

" A wonderful experience with special thanks to my travelling companions and hosts, also to Colin for superb organisation. Something I will cherish for the rest of my life" Ken Goatley

"We have had the chance to see some very pretty villages that the buses have taken us through. The whole trip has been much easier than I thought and very enjoyable"
Gina Hadfield

" We have travelled through so many different counties. Saw a glimpse of the sea at the beginning at Whistable. Canterbury Cathedral was wonderful as was York Minster. Many thanks to our hosts and the travelling pilgrims" Pat Moore

"After being somewhat concerned about completing the complicated journey to St. Albans, I found a real sense of pilgrimage as we visited St. Albans Abbey and then shared in worship with our hosts at St. Pauls in Bedford. The care and thoughfulness of our hosts along the way has been so important to our enjoyment of the week. And being able to share our stories with them and other people we have met along the way has enriched the whole experience. A memorable and valuable week" Colin Cockshaw.

"Travelling by bus takes on a new dimension when you get to day 4! It does work and on the whole the buses were on time. Our hosts and accomodation have been varied but always Godly and hospitable. People on the buses have been friendly and interested in what we are doing. All together an enjoyable 'holiday' so far!
Many thanks to Colin for all his hard work on the internet and thanks to all my fellow pilgrims for their friendship" Rennie Buxton

"This has been a wonderful experience with a group of lovely people. We have met wonderful people too along the way. God has blessed us with good weather, and we have seen the countryside at its best. We've been to parts of the country i've never been before"
Joyce Corley

" This week has been one of the most memorable, humbling and happy weeks of my life. Memorable because of all the buses we have been on, humbling in accepting the kindnesses of our hosts and people we have met along the way, and happy because of the fun we have shared with all fellow pilgrims. I am sure this will live in our memories for a long time, as I said at the beginning of our journey, God was certainly looking down on us" Sue Barden

"God is Great
We've made great friends, had great hosts, great bus connections, great weather, visited great and small cathedrals and churches, great fun and we are grateful pilgrims"
Maggie McHattie

We are now at the home of one our hosts in York sharing our last meal all together. We were met by the Precenter of the Minster and he took us up to the high altar for a group photo then we attended evensong in the minster. What a wonderful end to a great journey.