Sequin to Sackcloth Tour Moves into Week 5

As we move into Week 5 I can report we are feeling Strong! However, occasionally I am reminded of a slogan from the window of a tattoo and piercing salon – “you bet it hurts.” 

Additionally as we are trudging along my mind turns to Segric, the Serious as he is known in history. Segric, in 990, walked this path from Canterbury to Rome to receive his pallium, think scarf, the ultimate accessory for the Archbishop. But I wonder if he was perhaps know as Segric, the Happy-Go-Lucky until he got to the Alps and then he had the happy sucked out of him. Let’s see if we have any personality shifts. And another question, how did he get home?

Some have asked if we are losing weight – we should be, right!? We burn from 1500 to 2000 calories a day, lug around 10lb+ back packs, and haven’t had a cocktail in a month! In fact when we order wine it is a half bottle, I thought those were for the kids menu. The scene unfolds very delicately –  the waiter first clarifies that he has heard correctly, then goes somewhere where those little babies live. He comes back cradling the bottle in the palm of his and presents it like the skeptical remains of a bird. The tasting requires that he stand there holding the bijou. Once served it is then placed in the ice bucket where it bobs and weaves like a drowning swimmer. So, yes,  I think we are losing weight but fat is a incredibly loyal companion so if you are trying to decide between the Keto or the Via Francigena, for a weight loss plan I’d go with Keto.

Last night while saying good night from our twin beds, which we pushed together, Edward and I started laughing at the sheer joy and absurdity of it all. Onward.