Mission completed
The thousands of raindrops were so light this morning they bounced as they touched the ground. I braved the wet and went for an hour’s walk amongst yellow leaves after a sleep in. I’ve been given the day off to pack. It’s time for Master Sergeant Angelina Håkansson to rotate back to Sweden – our mission Operation Unified Protector is completed.
As a last farewell, our Italian colleagues arranged a truly spectacular lunch buffet with lots of wine, cheeses and Southern desserts. It was wonderful to have everyone gathered and in such positive and light spirit. Perhaps it’s the Fragolino, laughs and intense few weeks absorbed, but I feel very emotional about leaving.
The past few weeks have been an amazing journey and a rich learning experience. I have truly adapted to Italy. But now it’s time to go. All things sooner or later come to an end, so it’s just the way it needs to be right now. But as this familiar door closes – several new ones are already opening... I feel very blessed.
