Walking the road

A path well-trodden

Stone with footsteps worn

Journeys shared

With those before

Those now

And others yet to come

A path well-trodden

Yet a road walked only once

Journeys converging

Criss-crossing, parting

In solitude together

Carving a way yet to come

A path well-trodden

Where nothing but everything is new

Journeys of discovery

Through tangled undergrowth

And rocky trails

Of adventures yet to come

A path well-trodden

To live, to laugh, to love

Journeys calling

The whisper

Of faith

In the unknown yet to come

A room with a view

And so we have arrived, in Corrymeela on the North Coast of County Antrim, our home for the next year.

Somewhat to our surprise, the weather since our arrival in Corrymeela has been remarkably good: with blue skies and sunshine – albeit with a chilly breeze to keep us on the move when outdoors. Sadly, I didn’t take the camera on Tuesday when we went paddling in the sea, so there is no evidence that we braved the waves, you’ll just have to believe me! 

However, with more sunshine yesterday, another walk, past the beach to the local town of Ballycastle, offered the opportunity for a few photos showing off our stunning surroundings.

Meanwhile, with the bags unpacked, and a variety of silly games to get to know our fellow team members, Corrymeela itself is beginning to feel like home; and Coventry House, home to the twelve one year volunteers as well as a motley collection of others, looks like being a slightly chaotic, hectic and loud place, but a very happy home for the next twelve months.