Saltees by Monica (a pilgrim)
This day of pilgrimage was the best day so far. We headed out to Kilmore Quay to catch the fisherman’s boat to the Saltees Islands. We all got on the boat with happiness, especially Libby since this was her second time on a boat. We were also thankful for God giving us such a beautiful day to spend out. The boat ride was silent because all of us were left speechless by the site of the Irish Sea. We got off the boat and got onto another little boat that brought us to the Saltees Islands. When we first got there, I do not think we were amazed at the view of seaweed, sand, and a bunch of rocks. We had a short walk until we got to something that was worth seeing. Once we got to view the Saltee Islands, let me tell you, we were starstruck. It was as if we just got struck by a bolt of lightning. I felt like I was dreaming or I was looking at a photograph. Only this was not true; it was reality. You could look down and see green water with the waves, big rocks in the middle of the sea, seals popping their heads out of the water, and seagulls land. These words cannot even compare to the beauty we were all faced with. Some of us stayed in the little spot and just enjoyed scenery and relaxed, while the others went on walks or went down to the sea for a swim. I was one of the people that stayed in the little spot. Sitting on the cliff and looking down lets you think a lot about life and really calms you. I remember Jordan, Libby and I picked a handful of daisies and made a little peace sign. After a hour we left that spot, and went to another to go find Patricia and the others. There was Patricia, Jason, Lisa, and Karen down in the sea. And there was Justin, Tyler, Jordan, Hunter, Libby, and I wondering how they got down there. We took one look down and noticed they rock-climbed down there. Then we looked at each other, like no way are we going to do that! So we stayed in that little area. Lori was taking a nice walk around the islands. It was around half three, and we had to leave in order to catch the boat. The boat ride was not all that awesome on they way back, since we were getting splashed by water. But this did not ruin everything since some of us were sort of drenched. We looked behind us and saw seals. I heard whole bunch of “awws” and saw everyone running to the back of the boat with their cameras. This was a perfect way to end the boat ride.
After getting off the boat we headed to a little pub to get some dinner. When we were all finished eating, we were off to home (our Ireland home, that is). Back at home we all relaxed for a little bit. Then we finished the night with a game of charades.