Day 9: Fondi to Itri

I had the privilege last night to witness a religious parade through Fondi - complete with a draped cross, three statues, a band, a priest leading the prayers, and a very large procession of people. I felt so lucky to have been there. Today was the perfect walking day: sunny, warm, a little roadside walking (mostly alongside minor roads), along a "ditch" (Fosso), and short (16.65 km). I saw a lot of bicycles and even met an Italian man who had been born in Sydney: Edmondo. I joined the Appia Antica yet again, this section was built to join Fondi and Itri in the 4th century BCE, and saw the remains of a temple to Apollo on that ancient road. I made sure I had a proper breakfast before I left this morning as it occurred to me that perhaps two bananas for breakfast the day before may have hindered my performance on the two climbs yesterday.Read more