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A SUNDAY AFTERNOON IN THE BYWARD MARKET (OTTAWA)


PORTUGUESE LIFESTYLE

October 18, 2021   Portugal   No comments

I read that the Portuguese way of life is about understanding that you are not
always in power, that you should enjoy the small things in life, and love those
around you deeply. I have certainly seen this in the few Portuguese friends and
colleagues that have come into my life, and although we all strive to live this
way, I want to make a special effort to do just this as I return to Ottawa.

Five weeks away from my family is a long time and I often fret about what is
happening at home. I am learning to appreciate each moment instead of thinking
what if I was there. I am so blessed with family and good friends who are always
willing to step in when needed, and I have realized once more just how precious
these people are to me.

As I am travelling almost non-stop for two days straight
(Lisbon-Madrid-Venice-pause-Venice-Munich-Toronto-Ottawa-full stop), I will have
lots of time for reflection & meditation and I intend to take full advantage of
it.

Thank you, Portugal (and Italy) for having provided us with the perfect getaway
in these uncertain times.

We shall see you again very soon I hope!




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A BITTERSWEET END

October 3, 2021   Italy   No comments

We spent the last two days in the idyllic Il Colombaio B&B resting, eating
excellent food paired with the most amazing organic wines (we actually splurged
on shipping 12 bottles to Canada!!) and getting a tour of the cellars.

If you are ever in Tuscany, I cannot recommend this place enough. The
hospitality we received from the owners was truly remarkable. This, in contrast
with the other ‘hotels’ CaminoWays had chosen for us. I won’t go into any
details but for anyone wishing to walk the Via Francigena path, something that
we found healing in so many ways, do organize the trip yourself. You will not
only save money but quite a few frustrations along the way.

This being said, we left this morning with blistered feet that had not yet
healed, tight calves and some trepidations with walking the last 21 km with
temperatures rising once more in the 27-28 degrees range.

As we were leaving the town, and starting toward our endpoint, the view of
Monteriggioni was breathtaking; the curvature of the stone walls espousing the
natural curvature of the valley. Do note, however, that the medieval town is
quite small so it is not worth a long stay-over unless you find the perfect
hideaway :).

I don’t know if it was because we could see the end, or that we had shed off
many worries along the way, or again that we had started singing (quite off-key…
maybe that’s why we heard so many dogs barking along the way?), but our speed
was phenomenal. We were walking each kilometre a good three minutes less than
any other part of the trail, even the easier one between San Gimignano and Colle
Val d’Elsa.

We didn’t even need to rest, eating half a protein bar around kilometre 11 while
walking and sipping water here and then. Arriving in Siena was exciting as we
remembered the time we had come as a family, lugging our huge backpacks from the
train station up into the medieval town, arriving in time for the Christmas fair
in Piazza del Campo.

I am happy to have completed our ‘pilgrimage’ and having walked all 133
kilometres without faltering. We talked of past travels, we make plans for
future travels, we sang, Justin danced (because that’s what he does!) but we
also walked in silence each taking stock of our lives. It was a beautiful
healing journey.

Thank you Via Francigena, you’ve been most wonderful!

A tribute to all pilgrims of the Via Francigena

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