typical...

it wouldn't be a proper adventure if i never had to spend the night in the airport. tonight will be that night as the trains-buses-shuttles which run to said airport can get you there by 6ish am and not before. seeing as i have a 6:45am flight to another country that probably will not work.and even if that would work, tomorrow there will be a public transportation strike throughout Rome. it was suggested i take a taxi at 50 euros but it was followed with this statement by the hostel worker "or that may not work due to the strike, hmmm i don't know. if you want me to book the taxi let me know."

travel is never dull.

thankfully i did not fall off any mountains

which is why i am able to write this post from the comfort of Rome Italy. we completed the trek in 8 days. it was tough, harrowing at times and still we knew we would get to Italy. we arrived to the welcome of another Camino friend who graciously hosted and celebrated along with us.

we spent marvelous days together talking about life, the Camino and what is to come. then we prepared ourselves for the moment of goodbyes. the Healer and I calculated today that we have walked over 1000k together between the Camino and the Alps, sharing countless moments: visiting cathedrals/churches/chapels, exploring villages, tasting the local foods and walking. amazing.

i am now in Rome alone and marveling at the fact that i have 9 days before i head home. 9 days in Rome and Paris. life is good.