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Essex Leg
- Route
Our route winds up the coast from
Colchester to Harwich on Saturday; on to pretty
Woodbridge on Sunday (via a gorgeous coastal walk, 3 ferry
crossings, and several stops for ice creams and a go on the penny
slot machines!); and a short hop to Framlingham (with its
historic castle) on Monday.
On Tuesday we arrive into Norfolk, with an overnight stop in
Harleston; whilst the larger town of Wymondham hosts us
on Wednesday evening (and the local St John’s Ambulance crew very
kindly minister to our sore feet!).
Our penultimate night is spent in Cawston on Thursday, having
a joint Passover meal and celebration with local parishioners; and
after a long day on Friday we arrive, weary but exhilarated, at our
final destination, Walsingham, where we meet up to celebrate
Easter with the other Legs of Student Cross.
Worship
Worship is an important and moving part
of our pilgrimage. Sometimes our liturgy is within our own group,
and other times we join together with local parishes. We celebrate
Masses, a Eucharist, and a Passover meal together with parishioners
on Maundy Thursday. And of course, the climax of our week is the
amazing Easter services that we share with the other Legs of Student
Cross at Walsingham.
We usually walk with a Christian chaplain, and we also have a
liturgy secretary who’s responsible for organising all our worship
throughout the week. There is plenty of opportunity for all Leg
members to get involved with the liturgy, whether it’s playing in
the music group, writing or leading prayers, or giving readings.
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Accommodation
Unlike some of the
other Legs, Essex Leg spends every night of the pilgrimage
together as a group, sleeping on local church hall floors. This
gives us a chance to relax in the company of one another's
blisters and get to know each other better. We also do very well
compared to the other Leg for cooked breakfasts.
Evenings are generally spent in a local pub, after a delicious
hot meal made by local parishioners (if you like shepherd’s pie,
you’ll definitely love Essex Leg.) A musical evening can often
develop with contributions from everyone, or people can merely
enjoy a welcome rest from the road. If you play a musical
instrument, please bring it along to add to the merriment
(although please let the Leg leaders know first so we can make
sure we have space for it in the support cars).
Introduction to Essex Leg
Letter
from a pilgrim
Pilgrim
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