What a special feeling when I woke up this morning. This was the last time I will have spent in my bed in Ghent for a long time. It is time to hike and to hike a lot. They say all roads lead to Rome. But how do these trails look like? Who is walking them and why? Time to find out! Tonight I will start driving to Morzine from where I will begin my 1136km hike to Rome. Caat will come with me to Morzine. Nothing better than having the most important person in your life next to you at the beginning of such a challenge.
What I have been doing over the last weeks? On June 30th, I did my last day at work for now and said goodbye to my wonderful FCM colleagues for a while. They have all been very supportive which is just great! Since then, I have been very busy. I have been planning this adventure for months and still there is always lots to do in these last days. There is also a bit of stress involved which is normal I think. Being extra careful not to get injured or sick. Checking my backpack over and over again to make sure nothing has been forgotten. My backpack weighs 12kg. It has taken me months to make this happen. This is all I will have for two months. If you know that the backpack itself weighs 1,5kg, 2 liters of water weighs 2kg and I also have to take a tent, mattress and sleeping bag on top of everything else; then you can image that every gram counts. For those interested, I will share my packing list in the days to come. Every object has been put on a kitchen scale to make sure it's not too heavy. My first day on the Via Francigena will be Saterday. Then I will also start my fundraising for Make a Wish. If I can make my dream happen, we can all together make the dream of a sick child happen. How beautiful would that be! All information can still be found on www.dimiwalkstorome.com In a meanwhile, several friends have confirmed that they will join me for some time on the trail. Over 25 people will come to Rome to celebrate my arrival and my birthday. I'm so grateful, thank you so much. Everybody is still welcome, just contact me! Let the hiking magic begin! But first I have to clean our house before I go...
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Graeme Hitchcock
7/13/2023 10:07:43 pm
Hi there my friend. All the best for your walk and for your choosen foundation. I will follow you on you web page. God be with you.
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