This line hits home in such a profound way! It reminded me of my second walk along the Camino de Santiago and what soul crushing experience it turned out to be because I tried to relive that wondrous first journey I had taken.

Your piece really captures the essence of both travel and personal growth, that every time we revisit a place, we’re also revisiting our own past selves.

The way you connected the changing cityscape of Rome to the fluidity of our identities over time is beautifully reflective.

It also reminds me how places don't just evolve physically, they change through the lens of who we become with each return.

Thanks for sharing!