Iona

Iona is a small island that is part of the Inner Hebrides on the western coast of Scotland.  The island is home to just over 100 residents and attracts tourists primarily to visit the centuries old Iona Abbey.  Though quite small in comparison to others around Europe, the abbey is known for being one of the most elaborate and best-preserved ecclesiastical buildings surviving from the Middle Ages.  The scenery of the island walking to and from the abbey is quite nice.

You can take your sailboat to these remote islands and get lost in the serenity of the region.


The scene where our zodiac came ashore
The remains of an old church.
This bench captured the spirit of the island and the old church perfectly.
The requisite bird photo. This guy was singing constantly
One of the few homes on the island.
The historic home of the founder of the recent community and restoration of the abbey on the island.
The old abbey
A small area in the middle of the abbey surrounded by hallways with arches on all 4 sides.
One of the sets of arches.
I believe this to be the ruins of an old home next to the abbey.