Buonconvento to San Querico d'Orcia

Bob from L.A. !

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Up at 0430 and on the trail by 0500 where I found it to already be 72F.
Throughout the morning I was on dirt and gravel trails and was treated to a beautiful sunrise 🌅 over the rolling Tuscan hills.
By 1000 it was already 95F and by 1100 I had already gone through 3 liters of water 💧.
While walking through the miles of grape 🍇 vineyards I was followed by two uninhibited and curious deer for about a mile.
By the time I reached San Querico d'Orcia I was ready for a shower, lunch and a nap.
San Querico is a nice little city known for its Truffles, wild 🐗 boar and Brunello wine.
 

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Bob, are you losing any weight or are you eating too well?😋
How cute to have curious deer following you; very unusual to see.
I love those village photos. It's amazing to me how colorful flowers or some plants add so much visual interest to the stonework on many buildings.
I believe your picture of the "soldier" Cypress trees is the one on the cover of my guidebook. Yep, that's it.
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You are less than 200k to Rome! Nearly a hop, skip and a jump for you now!🚶
 
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Bob from L.A. !

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@CaminoChrissy - I have lost over 20 pounds on this trip. I usually lose 15 on a "regular" Camino distance.
I make sure to eat carbs during the day and protein at night and have at least 2 substantial meals per day.
My water intake is at least 4 liters per day and I am using electrolytes in my bottles when I walk.
Prior to getting on trail 👣 each day I drink at least 1 to 2 500ml bottles as I get packed.
 
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@CaminoChrissy - I have lost over 20 pounds on this trip. I usually lose 15 on a "regular" Camino distance.
I make sure to eat carbs during the day and protein at night and have at least 2 substantial meals per day.
My water intake is at least 4 liters per day and I am using electrolytes in my bottles when I walk.
Prior to getting on trail 👣 each day I drink at least 1 to 2 500ml bottles as I get packed.
Amazing accomplishment on weight loss, Bob, in addition to inching towards Rome!
I will assume you are happy to have shed those pounds.
 
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Benvenuto a Val d'Orcia ... those exquisite rolling hills enhanced by rows of cypress leading to hilltop estates, lush vineyards and fine people. If you're ever driving rather than walking, hope you have time to discover Bagno Vignoni, Pienza and many more little gems that contribute to the elegance of southern Tuscany.
 
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The one from Galicia (the round) and the one from Castilla & Leon. Individually numbered and made by the same people that make the ones you see on your walk.
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