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The eagle has landed
I went to sleep last night, somewhere over Nova Scotia and woke up somewhere over the English Channel. Great flight on United (EWR-FCO). Good food. Friendly service. Comfortable seat. When I landed in Rome, there was plenty of sunshine and my cab driver, Giuseppe, claimed that the next few days would be even better –…
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Up, up, and Away
I’ve spent most of the day today packing and repacking. I have to say it is a bit scary to think that I’m going to Europe for 2 weeks with nothing more than a backpack. Also, my pack Is a bit heavier than before, but I’ve got everything on the list. I’ve decided NOT to…
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We are GO for launch
When I woke up this morning, my foot looked so much better! The skin seems to be healing well and the redness is diminishing. So, I decided to tape-up my foot and go for a long walk in my sneakers. Well, 3 miles turned into 6 miles, the 10 miles, then more. My foot was…
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Forward movement
In the war against blisters, I’m definitely moving forward. After consulting with my chief medical officer (my wife), we agreed that I should still refrain from a strenuous workout today. My foot is still very red. So, instead of putting on another blister bandage, donning my hiking boots, and hitting the practice trail (golf course),…
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Can I have mayo on that?
The last 2 days have been painful. The weather is great, but the blister on the back of my foot is still sore. As a result, I haven’t been able to walk the golf course either day. Today, my daughter Libby brought me some French miracle salve that should help my foot heal more quickly.…
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Houston, we have a problem
Well, it looks like I won’t be training today. I pulled one of the blister patches off my foot yesterday and tore a bunch of skin off. Now it is red and raw. (I won’t post a picture to save you the ick factor.) So, I really need to let it heal before I go…
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T-minus 5 Days And Counting
This is becoming very real now. About 6 weeks ago, I was visiting a good friend in Paris (Stephen Squire) and he told me that he was going to walk from Rome to Assisi along the Way of Saint Francis. I love Italy. I am retired. And I can walk, so I asked if I…
Walking Across Italy 