Siena to Buonconvento

[Bob from L.A. !]

Early start due to the forecasted 100F/38C weather.
Walked through several sunflower fields and up and down the fully exposed Tuscan hilly landscape.
Went through several small villages, which appeared abandoned had it not been for laundered clothing drying in the sun from the window sills.
Finally made it to my destination and immediately started rehydration.
Tomorrow I will leave even earlier since the forecast is for 107F temperatures.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

Thanks for the sunflower pics Bob.
How did you feel when you saw the 'Rome 201' sign?...
Take care...esp with the heat.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Bob, the hot air balloon in that picture is "very telling" to me. With 100°F heat, it looks to me like you had almost no breeze to give you some relief today as you walked. I hope the lodging choices you have reserved for your final 201kilometers all have air conditioning. I was in Rome last October; it was still rather warm even then.

 

[Rex]

Great pix of sunflowers. Enjoying your daily posts. Stay hydrated! Buon cammino

 

[ritaj]

Early start due to the forecasted 100F/38C weather.
Walked through several sunflower fields and up and down the fully exposed Tuscan hilly landscape.
Went through several small villages, which appeared abandoned had it not been for laundered clothing drying in the sun from the window sills.
Finally made it to my destination and immediately started rehydration.
Tomorrow I will leave even earlier since the forecast is for 107F temperatures.

Your photos are WONDERFUL! I check them every day.

 

[Janeseamans]

Early start due to the forecasted 100F/38C weather.
Walked through several sunflower fields and up and down the fully exposed Tuscan hilly landscape.
Went through several small villages, which appeared abandoned had it not been for laundered clothing drying in the sun from the window sills.
Finally made it to my destination and immediately started rehydration.
Tomorrow I will leave even earlier since the forecast is for 107F temperatures.

Lovely photos… thanks… cooler than my hometown of Scottsdale AZ!

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@Janeseaman - Could be worse. You could be in Phoenix! (LOL!)

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@TassieKaz - Initially I wasn't sure of that signs accuracy, but after today's walk I am inclined to say it was accurate.
It felt good to see it, but, without question I'll feel really good when I see St. Peter's Basilica from Monte Mario Park.