I’ve written about all the walking here. I’m feeling pretty proud of all those steps. It’s been years since I’ve been able to do this, and I’m grinning lots.
But it’s not been all grins.
There have been some grimaces.
First, we walked up and down thousands of steps. So many steps. Often, they were uneven, and pretty much none of them had handrails. I guess ancient Rome wasn’t big on handrails. Sarah helped, and sometimes I went solo.
Second, there was a lot of standing in galleries looking at art. What’s frustrating are all the chairs in galleries that you can’t sit on. Yes, I know why. They’re old chairs. They’re also there to keep people the right distance from the art. I did look longingly at them.
But I made it.
Thanks to the team at Defy Physiotherapy. Thanks to the knee surgeon, Dr. Naudie, and his team. Thanks to the University of Guelph for having the best physio benefits. Thanks Sarah and Jeff and my mum and all the friends and family who’ve helped out along the way.
And thanks past me for doing all the work. There’s more work ahead, but I’m feeling pretty good right now.
Sam, your journey through Rome is both inspiring and relatable. Navigating the ancient city with its endless steps and limited handrails sounds challenging, but your determination shines through. The vivid descriptions of standing in galleries and the longing for those untouchable chairs capture the essence of the experience perfectly.
Kudos to you for pushing through the discomfort and achieving such a remarkable feat. Your gratitude towards your support system and past self is truly heartwarming. Congratulations on your progress, and here’s to even more grins in your future adventures.
Thank you for sharing your story with such honesty and positivity.