We will walk the paths our fathers trod before us - St avid's 2010

Day 3: Aberporth to New Quay

A magnificent day of walking along the Ceredigion Coast Path, but don't be fooled by the short distance of 13.5 miles. Streams regularly cut through the cliffs on their way to the sea so there are several steep descents and ascents (often via steps) which make this the hilliest day of the pilgrimage. It's a fascinating day for geologists and biologists. Look out to sea and you might see dolphins or seals. Close to the coast path you will see a variety of bird species, and when we were route planning we even saw a badger scampering along a few yards from the path. Near the end of the day we pause at the Cardigan Bay lookout shelter and take in the views as far South as Cardigan and as far North as Snowdon. Before that it may be possible to swim at some of the beaches that we pass.

Up, bags packed, the van packers get into full swing.

Theresa makes sure we leave the hall clean. (Howard and Aruna were seen helping too).

Bill leads the setting out prayers.

Off along the coast path, we saw several old railway carriages converted into homes.

Descending towards Tresaith.

Julia looks happy to be having a rest on the ascent out of Tresaith.

Great views up the coast.

Looking forward to Penbryn beach.

Lot of montbretia grew wild on the cliffs - Danny picked some for his hat.

More lovely views.

Rev Ian Forster welcomed us to St Michael's, Penbryn, for our eucharist.

We had a great celebration, and Ian chatted to us as we set out again.

The altar on which the eucharist took place.

Leaving St Michael's.

It was great day for walking.

Gill keeps her steady pace up the hills.

Patrick and Becky on another descent.

Neville and Dannie on the other side of the valley.

Catherine RUNNING up a hill.

Lunch spot - Llangrannog.

Patrick - swimming trunks and walking boots - the look of 2010? (Other swimmers are also available)

Isaac treats himself.

The doorway to Llangrannog church.

Caroline gives a moving talk on her recovery from mental illness.

Rev Ian gives Caroline, Fr David and Deacon Peter candles, which we will light on our arrival at St David's.

Howard is still alive (the kiwis were worried!)

Pilgrims trek up the path cutting across the hillside, ever higher above the sea below.

One dolphin...

...two dolphins.

Brilliant colours as we get higher.

Time for tea - until we drank them dry!

Who ate all the cakes?

Some swam again...

Danny at the Sianti Sion.

We saw lots of seagulls...

Still more hills, but lower.

After a pause to let the frontmarkers get ahead, Aidan said "ok" and they were off...

Cormorants on the rocks below us.

New Quay as we approached.

Chris and Bill walk through the town.

Norma and Keith help with food prep.