There we planted some oaks from Ireland. Columba was fond of oak trees. It was our way of exhibiting how small things can grew into something big. Our prayer was for our small expedition to have a big impact on the faith of the people we met.
We participated in a worship service at the Abbey that afternoon. We began a procession at Martyrs' Bay to the Abbey. As I was walking down the road to the start of the procession, I was stopped by group of tourist who asked if, I was Ern Malcolm? Needless to say I was quite surprised. It was a group from the downtown Presbyterian Church in Fredericksburg, VA, my hometown. They had heard about my adventure from from one of their members who had heard my presentation to Fredericksburg Scottish Society. Yes, it is a small world!
Procession to the Abbey from Martyrs' Bay.
Outside the Abbey after the service.
