Day 16 – Kirtlebridge to Lockerbie

Day 16 – Kirtlebridge to Lockerbie

Day 16 –  Kirtlebridge to Lockerbie As I have damaged my leg with a shin splint, I took the shortest route today, rather than the nicest route I had planned. I was alone, as since coming to Scotland I have had no help with pulling or carrying Clarion. At a couple of...
We’ve come so far

We’ve come so far

We’ve come so far… To celebrate arriving in Scotland and completing over 2/3 of the Pilgrimage here is another wonderful film from professional film maker Nick Morgan. It’s a silent film and watching Bamber’s family and friends turn out to say...
Day 15 – Cargo to Kirtlebridge

Day 15 – Cargo to Kirtlebridge

Day 15 –  Cargo to Kirtlebridge The day I crossed the border in Scotland! When I was planning the Pilgrimage I thought that the weekends would bring out the most walkers, but today, a Sunday, no one joined me. But I had a rather pleasant day plodding along by myself....
Day 14 – Calthwaite to Carlisle

Day 14 – Calthwaite to Carlisle

Day 14 –  Calthwaite to Cargo Today’s theme was local politics. I was walking with people who are involved with refugees and with a couple whose house has been flooded a number of times. I heard stories of local government incompetance, and mis-management,...
Day 13 – Askham to Calthwaite

Day 13 – Askham to Calthwaite

Day 13 – Askham to Calthwaite Let’s put away our flags. What have they ever done but divide and separate us. We will not get through this in separation, but only in oneness. Oneness with other religions, nations and the colour of our skins. And oneness with...
Day 12 – Sadgill to Askham

Day 12 – Sadgill to Askham

Day 12 – Sadgill to Askham Today’s leg of the Pilgrimage is one I’ve been apprehensive about as it involved carrying Clarion over a high mountain pass on a rocky track… BUT We had 12 people turn up to help so were able to carry Clarion in his...
Day 11 – Hincaster to Sadgill

Day 11 – Hincaster to Sadgill

Day 11 – Hincaster to Sadgill At the end of today’s journey I have reached about half way. Half way in days and half way in miles travelled. So I wanted to pause and thank those who have been part of this crazy journey of mine. The walkers – probably more...
Everything is One

Everything is One

Everything is One The second of two beautiful films from professional film maker Nick Morgan. Clarion races along the lanes, bobbing above the hedgerows, while Bamber reads the leaflet that he shares with people en route. Huge thanks to Nick. Clarion is a very modern...
Day 10 – Lancaster to Hincaster

Day 10 – Lancaster to Hincaster

Day 10 – Lancaster to Hincaster During the last 18 months of planning for the Pilgrimage, I’ve always been worried about wind and rain and how Clarion would handle them. Today we had both in abundance. The rain was with us most of the day and the effect is that...