And so it comes to an end.....

As with all good things, this pilgrimage has come to an end.

Linda and I enjoyed one last breakfast on the rooftop. This one was a little more leisurely because we were leaving at a very civilized hour of 9:00 a.m.

The bus ride to the airport was about 45 minutes long. We had all checked in yesterday while we were near the Corinth Canal, so that helped smooth the way today.

The 11-hour flight home was fairly smooth - just a few short times of turbulence. I watched shows, slept a bit and ate.

After the bus ride home, we arrived at the church about 8:30 p.m. There were some very welcome faces there. Everyone was happy to be home.

This has been a very interesting, albeit busy and tiring, pilgrimage. Following in the footsteps of St. Paul has given me much to think about in my spiritual life. I saw a part of the world that I had never seen and I got to do things that I never would have otherwise done. I met people and made memories that will stay with me forever.

I hope you have enjoyed being along for the ride via this blog.Læs mere