On the way to Acquapendente, Italy ... Via Francigena
Today’s walk was foggy in the morning and rainy in the afternoon. I couldn’t see much of anything coming down from Radicofani. It was a day to hurry to the destination to try and beat the rain.
On the way to Castiglione d’Orcia, Italy ... Via Francigena
Cloudy day but lots to see. Some pictures to Vignoni Alto, first glimpse of Rocca d’Orcia, some pictures of Bagno Vignoni (there are hot springs here and the bridge over Fiume Orcia was blocked off ... I climbed over the...
On the way to San Quirico d’Orcia, Italy ... Via Francigena
Another beautiful day on the path. All though I’m cold, I’m told by others walking ... that this a good time to be walking here (very hot in the summer). Some pictures of the countryside, a pastry I got at Torrenieri (the devil...
Rest day Siena, Italy ... Via Francigena
A nice leisurely day walking around Siena. Pictures of the city streets, Duomo di Siena, the museum by the Duoma, and Piazza del Campo.
On the way to Monteriggioni, Italy ... Via Francigena
It was cold this morning (especially for me, a Texas person). There was frost on the grass. This morning I walked along the Fiume Elsa (river). A very enjoyable experience. There are some pictures of the river, Monteriggioni from...
On the way to San Gimignano, Italy ... Via Francigena
Last night, I had a very nice communal dinner at the Ostello Sigerico, Gambassi Terme. I sat at a table with a guy from Norway and four others from Belgium. Great conversation. The short walk today was beautiful. There is a...
On the way to Gambassi Terme, Italy ... Via Francigena
Today was a pleasant walk with many hills ... vineyards, olive trees, green grass. Also, there are other people out here on the path now. Most of them started in Lucca.
On the way to San Miniato, Italy ... Via Francigena
Nice sunny day. I took a train, early this morning, to Altopascio. The path from Lucca to Altopascio is through urban industrial areas. So, I thought I’d pass on that part. The 29 K from Altopascio to San Miniato was quite nice...
Rest day at Lucca, Italy ... Via Francigena
Walked all around the walled in old town. Climbed up the bell tower of St Martin Cathedral. I did not take any photos up there, because the top was covered in wire mesh. I could see all the many towers of the town. I have some photos of...
On the way to Lucca, Italy ... Via Francigena
Today, I actually talked to a real person on the trail. So far, I have mostly interacted with lizards, snakes, birds, and dogs. I do give the “buongiorno” greeting to people as I pass by, in places near the villages. Anyway, I just made...
On the way to Camaiore, Italy ... Via Francigena
Lots of pavement pounding, mostly urban, on a cloudy day with a little rain. I decided to go off path to see the sea.
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