“I think we’re capable of more than we give ourselves credit for. I say do it and prove to yourself that it can be done.”

“I lost count of how many wows I did. Around every corner, turquoise blue sea, beautiful beaches, amazing bird song.”

“I’ve been wanting to go to Italy forever. My ancestors are from Italy. I definitely feel like I'm able to explore my roots.”

“You think you can’t do it but it’s just walking, at your own pace. Do it because it’s transformative and you’ll be a different person after.”

“It gets you away from daily life that can be busy. It gives me a chance to think. The reward for many people is finishing. The reward for me is each day.”

“When you’re hiking on the trails, especially when the clouds are low, you do start to think maybe magic could be real.”

“It’s a nice way to meet other people. You sit together at long tables for dinner. There’s an openness that you find and a camaraderie.”

“In the markets that we visited, the whole experience to actually shake hands and have conversations, made it a very authentic part of our experience.”

“We’re learning so much about each other that we had no idea about. The conversation has been deeper and more expansive.”

“Sintra is all about the monuments, then you start walking on the trails and you’re by yourself, and it’s totally quiet. It's just incredible. What an experience!”