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So, it's been a long time since I've blogged.  Too long.  So long that I couldn't possibly write about everything that has transpired since my last post.  And even if I could, you wouldn't have time to read it all over your morning cup of coffee (especially if you're drinking espresso).  

Instead of trying to pick up where I left off,  I am going to start with where I am right now.  At this very moment, I am sitting on my bed in Rome, surrounded by a box of stuff to send home, a backpack of things to keep here in storage, and another half-packed backpack to bring with me on the Camino Santiago.  

That's right, folks! On Tuesday, my brother and I will fly from Rome to France to begin a 35 day walking pilgrimage on the Camino Santiago.  And I'm blogging now from my little phone to make sure it's sufficient to blog from during our journey.  I think it will be.  That being said, follow me along the Camino by following my blog!  Considering I won't be in Roma, I will probably create a new blog and post the link here when I do.  Among other things, the Camino will be a time of thanksgiving for and reflection over all that I have recieved over this past year in Rome, so little by little, by following my Camino, hopefully you'll get a better idea of how my time in Rome was.  We shall see what becomes of the Camino and this potential blog!  More soon.  Until then, ciao ciao!

St. Peter's from across the way