Sunday 9th July
Leaving Harris

The Sun shone brightly this morning when we awoke and we drove past some of the most stunningly gorgeous beaches on Harris – wow! We stopped for breakfast and took in the view. We found a lovely stone near the one we went to see yesterday. We then set off for the very last part of our journey – the climax of the last three weeks. We hope to return to Harris if the weather is good later in the week.

Callanish
Our friends have rented two cottages about four miles away from the stones, but we couldn’t resist going to say hello to them on the way through.

As we came into Callanish, we saw the magnificent stone circle up on the hill side. We excitedly drove up and parked ready to slowly take in the stones. Each and everyone is absolutely amazing. Their shapes, the crystal stone, their beauty and their immenseness. And altogether as a whole….. Amazing and brought tears to my eyes. Full of so much appreciation. They are so beautiful. I’m really looking forward to spending days with these stones. They are so tall and strong. Thank you so much.

After some time, we had to tear ourselves away to go to the cottage and sort ourselves out. Some computer work had to be done and showers to be had – such a relief! Meeting up with everyone who had travelled from all corners of England to be here was great – lovely to see our friends!

The Moon and the Sleeping Beauty
We all gathered looking out towards the mountain as the Sun was setting. The light was amazing in the stones and the sky was amazingly clear! Tonight was not full Moon but apparently the Moons lowest point in the sky – so we were hoping for a really good show. Between 100 – 150 people had gathered expectantly in the stones – would it stay clear?

We worked out the we had about an hour and a half for the Moon to rise and a big cloud was on the horizon and heading towards the Seeping Beauty….

As it got towards the time of Moon rise, the cloud was on top of the mountain, but everyone was optimistic as there were definitely partings in the cloud which was blowing in. Then she peeped through! At first a very small part of the Moons orange glow could be seen. Everyone was whooping with excitement – and encouragement for the Moon. Pagans as well as Christians were singing and the energy was now very high. It was a very emotional joyous and exciting experience. The culmination of 18 years – and of many personal journies to reach this point.

She gave us an amazing show for over an hour – rolling across the mountain and the stones – a huge orange Moon!!!! WOW!!!!!

She went back into the clouds and out again – teasing us then giving us the gift we were all waiting for. We were so blessed – amazing!!!

Later, we waited at the bottom of the avenue to see if she would show again – with in the stones, but she was gone and it was not to be. Maybe tomorrow when she is full – we have another chance.
It was great that so many people had come to honour her and it was lovely to share such an amazing experience with all our friends and to meet new ones. What a truly amazing night – one I’ll never forget.