May 11 – YESTERDAY WAS THE LAST DAY OF MY WALKING CAMINO

The Way of St. Francis

May 11, 2026

From Nerola to Monte Libretti

Miles walked

Today is the first day of the rest of my other camino. I am settled in my B&B. I already walked in the neighborhood and found a bar (yes, I said “bar”) where I had a cappuccino and a croissant.

Without the worry of how I am going to complete this journey, (may I say “this alternative journey?) I feel much better. Maybe knowing where one needs to go can be an important part of the journey.

However I’m still experiencing camino moments. On my way back from breakfast I stopped in a little market to pick up some snacks. At the register a woman was trying to pay with a 5 euro note and some kind of paper. The cashier told her sadly, no. So I stepped up and said I’ll pay for it. I don’t usually like to talk about things that I do like this. I tell you this because I experienced grace toward me. The woman looked at me and said, “Grazie!” And I realized that I had been thanking people this whole journey for all the grace given to me and this was the first time I could say, “Prego” (you’re welcome).

If I had been walking I would have missed this moment.

Buon Cammino