: The duo had to fend off feral dogs and befriended a wild donkey they named Pedro.
: They endured sore, bloody feet and slept under the stars, once even accidentally pitching their camp under a wasp nest.
Setting off on June 20, 2020, Romeo was accompanied by his father, Phil Cox, a journalist with experience in conflict zones. Their 93-day trek took them through Italy, Switzerland, and France. The journey was far from a simple hike; they faced numerous obstacles, including:
Upon arriving in London, Romeo and his father had to complete a mandatory 14-day coronavirus quarantine before they could finally visit Rosemary in Witney, Oxfordshire. When the moment finally arrived, Romeo describes running toward her house for what he called "the best hug ever".
: They got lost several times while traversing mountains and forests.
Romeo’s journey was not only a personal quest but also a mission of advocacy. Inspired by his friend Randolph—a refugee who had walked even further from Ghana to Italy—Romeo used his trek to raise awareness and funds for the Refugee Education Across Conflicts Trust . By the end of his journey, he had raised over £13,000 (more than $18,000) for the charity.