Canterbury Trail Pilgrimage

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral—Gospel reading for the day

Canon Gary with Kevin and Gerry Adams

Day 1 began with a blessing from Canon Gary at Winchester Cathedral and a short walk of 9 miles 😁.

Rest along the way

Day 2-5 Arlesford to Dorking

Kevin’s new friend 😁

New vocabulary word: copse

The North Downs Way (part of the National Parks system in the UK) portion of The Pilgrims Way began in Farnham.

Saint Martha’s Church

Such beauty!

A rewarding view after our morning ascent

Day 6-Day 9 of Canterbury Trail Walking Pilgrimage

St Katharine’s Church—ministering to pilgrims since the 12th Century!

St. Katharine’s Church “The Lord bless you and keep you…” Numbers 6

Good thing we brought our ponchos!

“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:9b

Westerham Hill—only 65 miles to go! 🤪

Our new friends from Kemsing. Grateful for hospitality shown to us along the journey.

Matthew 6:28-30

outskirts of Wrotham, England

The Church of St. George (from the 13th Century) Wrotham, England

Days 10-13 Wrotham to Chilham

Rochester Cathedral Their motto: Growing in Christ since 604 AD!

Rochester Cathedral—lighting candles and saying prayers

Stone chamber built nearly 6000 years ago (probably used for burials)

So many steps!!

Haven’t tired of the wildflowers yet. 😊

Day 12 Guidebook’s description of walking trail for today: undulating iPhone Health App’s description: 61 floors climbed 🤪

Stopping to rest on The Pilgrim’s Way with Brother Percival

Day 13 on the Pilgrim’s Way (And still smiling—most of the time. 😊)

Day 14–Chilham to Canterbury Cathedral

Day 14’s route took us through several apple orchards.

A blessing from Canon Brian at Canterbury Cathedral

Arriving for the Evensong service held every day at Canterbury Cathedral

Grateful for the journey. Happy to arrive!