DO I WATCH TOO MUCH TRUE CRIME?

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The Way of St. Francis

May 7, 2026

Reiti to Monteleone

Miles walked 3.64

Sometimes I really believe that I watch too much true crime. Let me tell you how the day unfolded and you can let me know what you think.

My B&B for tonight messaged to say that they had a plumbing problem and were unable to accommodate me. They added that their “colleague” would gladly pick me up in Monteleone and drive me to her place. I’m not sure how to feel about this.

My original booking was through booking.com so one would believe it’s credentialed. But what about this “colleague”? There was no mention that this is another B&B, not even the name of the place. But I felt stuck. Monteleone isn’t exactly a big burg and I had no where else to go.

A woman picked me up in the town center and drove me to her place. She speaks absolutely no English, French, or Spanish and she’s talking like I understand. When she sees my blank face she smiles and says, “ok”.

The house is clearly her private home. She never asks for my passport. Every hotel, B&B, hostel, everyplace asks for your passport so they can let the police know who’s staying there…just in case one is a world renowned art thief. So no, nobody knows I’m here.

When I take a shower for some reason I can’t help thinking of the movie Psycho.

When I come down to dinner the table is set for three people. Usually one sits alone, but I guess I’ll be dining family style. Probably with people who don’t speak English.

So it’s me, the signora, and Serge…the guy who owns the B&B I was supposed to stay at. He says he speaks Spanish, but in truth I think my Spanish is better and that’s not saying much. He’s a little odd and he and the signora spend a lot of time talking. I can’t help but wonder if they’re discussing how best to dispose of my body. It was just weird.

Finally I escape back to my room and before I go to bed I locked the door and shoved my suitcase in front of it. Ridiculous, right?

The whole thing was just a little creepy. I was very glad to leave and begin walking to Poggio Moiano.

Added on May 8…I received a text from Serge asking me for a “helpful review”. I think not.

Today I took the bus to Monteleone. Only 2.2 euros.
Much of only Rieti is under big construction and renovation. I wonder who pays for all this.
I thought Italians were fashionable but I think this guy missed the mark
Not a great picture but you can see the fortified wall around the old part of Rieti

Buon Cammino

Published by michelleperram

I am me, a person with love for others, a passion to be creative, and a desire to be a cheerleader for others. I’m a wife, a mommy, and a grandma (you can call me by my grandma name “Lady M”). I’m on a search to grow and connect more fully with God. I didn’t grow up particularly church, married a man who had, and we raised our three daughters in the church. I found a place to belong in the church and somehow discerned a call to go to seminary. I received a Masters of Arts and Religious Communication (MARC). I went on to become ordained as a deacon in the United Methodist Church and served in media ministry and Christian education. As clergy I found that I didn’t have a place to belong in the church so I left the United Methodist Church in 2010. I still believe and I’m still on a quest to draw closer to God. And I’m going to walk the Camino de Santiago.

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