And why Italy again?

It’s the food. Plain and simple. The food, not me. 

And also because I felt that following the overwhelming success of the first blog in 2016 (3rd place finish in Icelandic Tourism Travel Blog of the Year) I had to go back and walk the rest of Italy. The fans demanded it and let’s face it, the sins have being adding up. Not mine I hasten to add, the sins of others.

Sadly, my friends have continued to sin, without any redemption. It’s a bit rich really, I walked the first part of the Via Francigena to atone for their sins (let’s say 45 years worth) and 8 years later I’m back again at the same lark. Would they ever cop on to themselves? Still, someone has to step up and I’m happy once again to walk for the sins of others. I’m good like that. 

Look closely and you’ll spot the cross below, I bring it everywhere. 

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