Annual 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Awareness Walk
The 1 Million Steps 4 OCD Awareness Walk was created in 2013, the year after my pilgrimage from Cheyney, PA to Boston, MA in memory of Nathaniel, a 525-mile journey by foot. Like the original, this annual walk event builds community and raises awareness, funds, and hope. This year, we want to see how many million steps we can walk for OCD awareness together.
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Day 7: Rieti to Poggio Bustone (13 miles)
Angels and Demons (and Cats) First, the demons. The day started well: cool mist promising sun later, high spirits as we leave our cosy apartment in Rieti, a straightforward walk to the beautiful Franciscan Sanctuary–La Foresta–with exquisite gardens and copious … Continue reading
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Day 6: San Lorenzo to Rieti (13.2 miles)
Contrasts Judy: Yesterday’s trek prompts my knee to give me clear signals that a bus ride to Rieti would be just the thing. Our incredibly accommodating host (who must be used to this pattern: San Lorenzo is between two very … Continue reading
Day 5: Ponticelli to Poggio San Lorenzo via San Moiano (15 miles)
Up, down, and around; lost, lost, lost and found! Wandering the hills of Lazio province sans GPS is like visiting the Paris Catacombs without a guide. We leave our lovely host Giuseppi at 7:30 hoping that our downloaded maps will … Continue reading
Day 4: Montelibretti to Ponticelli (9 miles)
It’s the Little Things “Buen Camino,” says the woman we see on the steep downhill out of Montelibretti. A shepherd and his huge flock of sheep fill the road as he moves them to another field, whistling the whole time … Continue reading
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Day 3: Monterotondo to Montelibretti (9.6 miles)
Revived! A fabulous day compared with yesterday. Judy recovers thanks to Denis’s delicious omelette dinner prepared in our “vacation apartment,” and the miracle of a good night’s sleep (oh, and some drugs: Alieve). Today, we figure out how to save … Continue reading