September 11, 2026 Yellowstone National Park Today is a solemn day. I remember vividly that I was starting my first day of work at a new church 25 years ago. Before turning into the parking lot I heard on the news that a plane had flown into the World Trade Center. My first thoughts thatContinue reading “YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK”
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May 13
The Way of St. Francis May 13, 2026 Monterotondo to Monte Sacro Miles walked 1.71 I found this unpublished post from Italy today. It’s tardy, sorry 😣 While Monterotondo was a beautiful city with lots of shops, restaurants, and a charming cathedral, Monte Sacro, which is an actual outskirt of Rome, seems more industrial. MyContinue reading “May 13”
CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS
The Way of St. Francis May 12, 2026 Monte Libretti to Monterotondo Miles walked 3.78 It’s another day that I’m taking a taxi. Since deciding that I cannot finish this Camino I am still seeing the beauty and grandeur of this country and learning about myself. Today is about cleanliness. Since I arrived way tooContinue reading “CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS”
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.Continue reading “May 11 – YESTERDAY WAS THE LAST DAY OF MY WALKING CAMINO”
RELAX, YOU’RE IN ITALY
The Way of St. Francis May 9, 2026 Poggio Moiano to Toffia Miles walked 11.56 I’m sitting outside and the sun is setting. I’m on my second Aperol spritz and feeling something between content and homesickness. To my left are 5 young men. One them is clearly the father of a little girl. Who remindsContinue reading “RELAX, YOU’RE IN ITALY”
A GOOD DAY WALKING DESPITE GETTING LOST
The Way of St. Francis May 8, 2026 Monteleone to Poggio Moiano Miles walked 8.42 I tried to keep my days on the shorter side because walking through this part of Italy is mountainous. So the walks are shorter but the effort is greater. Yesterday would have been a great day to walk, but IContinue reading “A GOOD DAY WALKING DESPITE GETTING LOST”
DO I WATCH TOO MUCH TRUE CRIME?
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 problemContinue reading “DO I WATCH TOO MUCH TRUE CRIME?”
TOO COLD, TOO RAINY
The Way of St. Francis May 5, 2026 Piediluco to Poggio Bustone Miles walked .57 miles Yes you read that right, .57 miles, not 5.7 miles. Piediluco to Poggio Bustone is a long uphill walk and it’s raining today. So I opted to take a taxi. Once again my B&B is at the top ofContinue reading “TOO COLD, TOO RAINY”
NO RAIN YET
The Way of St. Francis May 4, 2026 Arrone to Piediluco Miles walked 10.48 miles Another beautiful on the camino. I keep hearing g about rain, but so far it’s been dry and sunny. Fingers crossed that it stays that way. Today is an up, up days. Signore explained that I could take the pathContinue reading “NO RAIN YET”
A GOOD WALK WITH SOME SURPRISES
The Way of St. Francis May 2, 2026 Scheggino to Ferentillo Miles walked 6.74 Today was a really pleasant walk. Yesterday I veered off the Camino to walk through a park. So today I started off retracing my way back to pick up the Camino. It was sunny and the temperature was about 62 degrees.Continue reading “A GOOD WALK WITH SOME SURPRISES”
