Day 12: Formia to Minturno

I began the day with a spring in my step, humming a tune, and feeling that all was right with the world. The rest day made all the difference and being able to drift off to sleep without any aches and pains the night before was a genuine blessing. The Way (20.7 km) was on sealed roads and mostly flat as it went along the coastline. I had two great coffees today - the second was the first properly hot latte I've had this time around in Italy. The coastline, with the mountains behind, is very pretty and the two long sections of beachfront I walked along (at Gianola and Marina di Minturno) had full length promenades and were bustling with people, with and without dogs. Again, I felt a little out of place with my poles, backpack and hiking clothes (have you seen my sun hat?) - I do get some side eyes! I actually saw someone in the water even though it was pretty cloudy and I'm sure the water is freezing. Toward the end, the Way left the coastline to follow the Garigliano river. Fauna today: turkeys, tadpoles, and fish. The VFS sign I came across as I arrived in Minturno says Roma is 215.4 km away and I only have 723 km to go!Read more