20. Oct 2023

Rome - Moosburg

It was a long day today. I got up early at the hostel in Rome to get packed, have breakfast, find my way around the barriers in the city that were set up for the half marathon, and to get to the church service at the International Christian Fellowship in time. (The video clip from the church service was posted in yesterday’s blog.) The day would not end until I arrived back home in Germany the following morning…

Photo 1: Half Marathon in Rome

Photo 2: Pastor Jennifer Pasquale with Navel Officer Tristan and Pastoral Assistant Bos.

Photo 3: In the two morning services I was able to share about my experiences on the Snail-Trail.

I had lunch with Steven and Kristi Lupo, Assembly of God intercultural workers from Michigan. In the afternoon I was able to stay at the hostel, work on my blog and wait for my train to Germany that would leave at 8.10 in the evening. It was a long trip back and almost impossible to find a comfortable sleeping position in the night. There was just no place to put my legs. I could tell that others in my train compartment were having the same problem. Finally at about two in the morning, I decided to use my blow up pillow and lay down on the floor near a rack for luggage that gave me more floor space. About an hour later I noticed that three other people decided to join me stretched out on the floor! I am not sure how well I slept, but time seemed to go quicker.

Photos 4+5: It is good to be back home! My family was waiting for me at the Moosburg train station.