Day 13: Poreta to Trevi

Today, through sheer luck of being in the right place at the right time, I was able to visit the Eremo Francescano or the Franciscan Hermitage of Campello. It is a convent (established in 1926), of just four Sisters (now), on the side of a mountain where, originally hermits, then Franciscan Friers and, so strong oral tradition maintains, Saint Francis himself spent time in the caves there. If you ring their bell, they will welcome you in to show you around and tell you everything you want to know about the place: I actually stood in the caves (with a bat)! It was an experience that touched my heart. No photos, I'm afraid - they ask you not to share the ones you take. The walk was short today (14.51 km), so I arrived in Trevi, a really beautiful medieval town, early. This allowed me to take a really good look around and visit the Church of Saint Francis museum. It has been a very special day and one I will hold within me.Baca selengkapnya