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Sentiero Italia 2023

March - July 2023
Sentiero Italia / Va Sentiero with a dog ( 2023 - Nobo)
We start in Sicily the Via Francigene di Sicilia to Trapani first.
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  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
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    Day 7

    H-Day 5 - beach walking and no water

    March 28, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C

    First beach walking day! Sunshine! Nice!
    We've started a bit later again and it took not long and we entered the first long beach. Unfortunately it was high tide and not much compact sand. So we took a break and enjoyed breakfast. Dried everything and headed further. The scenery changed always from Sandy beach, scratchy bush walking and busy roads. Hot, lots of wind... Like always. And always from the front.
    After awhile I realized that Lupo is tired. Everything was closed either, and thus we got short on water and food. But this time I decided to stop 7 km before the city. Without water. It is a good overnight place and shops will open tomorrow at 8:30 or 9. So we have plenty of time to rest. I stop earlier for my dog. We rest.

    32.000 steps - 23.7km    Read more

  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
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    Day 8

    Hiking - Day 6 - Licata

    March 29, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 10 °C

    We've had a long and good night. A building kept us protecting from the wind. The night was warmer. A little bit at least. Lupo got up earlier than expected. So we directly started a beach walk for 5km and have seen some fisherman in the darkness at the beach. Fishing, having had a fire spot in the sand, sitting around it and haven't really realized me passing. I walked without light and greeted. They haven't stopped starring on their cell phones. Busy. Socializing. Mobile signal at the beach was at least pretty good 😊
    We headed further to town. Some dogs were barking again. Behind fences. Still everything closed. To early start. Suddenly again a group of taller stay dogs next to the road across the shopping mall. One dog jumping up and running barking and teeth showing to Lupo. I shoot immediately at him. Luckily after awhile it showed results. But too risky to leave my dog in front of the supermarket and risk that they approach and fight while I am inside. So we walked into town for a cafe to charge the phones. And wait for the opening hour. ...

    Just passed a frutta e vedura shop. There are some of them in town. Finally I see yummy fruits and gigantic vegetables.

    Next stop...MD supermarket. Oh... Now the backpack is heavy. At the fruit shop he gave me an Artischocken salad for free. Interesting to try. In oil and done spices. So after stroking further mostly on roads (no traffic) I stopped early cause of the midday heat. A very nice beach but not cleaned yet. Smells a bit of sea grass. Beautiful, looks almost like Asian beaches. Just be crowded in main season.
    I've taken the only hit at the beach and started to cook the 2 minutes pasta from the shop, spiced with Italian herbs from Austria and my garlic, olive oil, chili mix. Not too bad actually. Next to it the gifted veggie salad. As a dessert I've found a high protein chocolate. I needed to try. Not too shabby, but probably a bit healthier right now. 24g protein in one bar. Sounds not too bad to me.    Read more

  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
    1
    Day 8

    Hiking - Day 6_2 - dream beaches

    March 29, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

    Unexpectedly some small beaches appeared. Almost no people at all. Such s nice fantastic scenery.

    After the last beach we headed inland in the late afternoon. We rushed thru the town to get some water and cookies from the supermarket outside town. 5 min before closing time we entered the store. Left the place in the darkness and searched s but out of town for a sleeping spot. Unfortunately there is s road not so far and we can hear the cars. But not much traffic at 9pm. So it hopefully will be less soon.
    Tomorrow we probably reach Agrigento. I think it is famous for the fruits and almonds. So many plastic fields we have seen today from above.

    51.000 steps - 37.7km    Read more

  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
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    Day 9

    H-Day 7 - on the way to Agrigento

    March 30, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C

    Not that spectacular as before, but still nice. Also road walking. The dog got slower at 10am. Since then we make more breaks than walking.
    There is less shadow too. And right now busy roads.
    But next to the trail lots of flowers are blooming and I the colors a lot.
    We've met many big white stay dogs. Always 2 or more at a time. But we could handle it well. 2 dogs also followed us for about 3km.

    Today w so in a forest just before Agrigento.
    I feel my right ankle. No idea why. And today I am not in the mood to have stress thru town and searching a good sleeping spot in the darkness behind the city (looks not ready on the map).

    The forest here has good spots to sleep and was quiet. Only 2 hikers passed. Unfortunately 5 min ago, a music from down the hill started. Like pub music. So I have a good night sound running...

    40.000 steps - 29.5km    Read more

  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
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    Day 10

    H-Day 8 - Agrigento at a different time

    March 31, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 9 °C

    Good morning Vietnam....ehh Agrigento...

    Agrigento.... The end for us on the Via Francregina Fabria. 225km I guess.

    Early morning at 4:30 you get a different view of the busy city. Quiet morning. First we needed to climb up the hill in the forest and entered immediately into town on top of the hill. Everything calm. No people and dogs around. Only sometimes we see a cleaner doing his job. We stroll along the narrow alleys and infinite and everlasting stone stairs. Street lamps create a warm light and interesting flair.
    15°C ... Nice to stroll around.

    The further day was not that spectacular. I've bought a creme in the farms pharmacy for my ankle (Bosart-Dol - from herbs like Arnika etc). It's fine for the muscles too. Until now, I can not feel any difference.

    44.300 steps - 32.3km    Read more

  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
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    Day 11

    H-Day 9 - on the way to Sciacca

    April 1, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    We've had a good night, far away from the town. An hilly area between the inland towns and the sea. For a good tent spot we've searched for a place not too low and not on the top of a hill. Not next to the water and probably wind protected. Even ground with trees covered if possible. Normally more difficult to find here. But this time we left the trail, hiked a bit uphill. From the road, we've seen higher trees on the hill and the map showed a more flat area. Reached the top, looked pretty good... And such s surprise, we could view the sea and a lighted sandy beach on the other side. Dogs were barking down there. Same at night. Hard to figure out, how far these dogs are really away. I am a bit scared if these stray dogs smell Lupo or food and appear at night... well... Not all of them are actually aggressive to other dogs. For me as a human, it has been rarely frightened.

    Let's see what the day will bring. Weather gets more cloudy. Higher temperatures will be a bit lower compared to the last days and lower temperatures a bit higher. Sounds not too bad.,. promising    Read more

  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
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    Day 12

    H-Day 10 - Sciacca and to Porto Palo

    April 2, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C

    A night full of ticks and some mosquitos. We've stopped at 19:00 already. 10k before Sciacca. We didn't want to come too close to the next town. Spotted a uncut meadow with olive trees. Mistake! Further on there have been plenty of other good places and this meadow was full of ticks. I took at least 30 ticks from the dog. And scratch myself all the time in panic to have some by myself. I've found some running, but not yet blood sucking.
    Thus... We started early. Moon get fuller too and it is really bright if not cloudy.
    Today, Palmsonntag, the city was quiet until 8:30. Only some old women walking to church and done flower sellers for the Christian cult.
    Unfortunately it was not easy to find an open cafeteria. And an open supermarket.

    Afternoon the forecast predicts cloudy and a bit rain.
    Hopefully not too much.    Read more

  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
    Day 12

    H-Day 10_2 Porto Palo

    April 2, 2023 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 13 °C

    The trail has not been spectacular today. Lots of road walking with short beach sections. Sometimes expensive resorts in the way and holiday homes. The gps trail does not fit always. 2 times I have been in front of closed gates. And harder to find a way to get going.
    Mostly flat. Sometimes overgrown. I think this boss Francigena is pretty new and not signed. Who knows if it ever will be signed. Also not that interesting as the trail to Agrigento.
    Around 15:30 it started to drizzle. No problem and we speed up. But 1h later it got stronger and colder. And so much traffic at these backroads. Probably Sunday everybody has been at the beach.
    No fun to walk anymore. And Lupo and me have been cold and wet. So we stopped at 18:30 in Porta Palo, or just before relatively close to the road. But huge trees protect us a little bit and the ground was soft and not drenched.

    56.000 steps - 41.3km    Read more

  • TravelerSentiero Italia 2023
    Day 13

    H-Day 11 - rain & wind - Triscina

    April 3, 2023 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 9 °C

    Tough start today. Alarm clock rang late. 5:30
    Actually to start at 6am at dawn.
    I left the spot at 6:20.

    It's hard to pack all the wet stuff together and get into these wet and cold socks and shoes. I'm starting in shorts.

    Like yesterday, the given gps track is a bit strange. It is hard to find the way, if there is one. Lots of private property signs, gates and signs of cameras. Posten you can see holes in the fences etc., where people walk through. Even the grass is often stepped down. You have no clue if it is okay to go further or not. Probably a lovely dog will greet you behind that fence.
    Anyway.

    We entered a beach again. Immediately you realize on the path that everything gets slippery. The clay sticks at your shoes like crazy. They get heavier and heavier.
    The beach degrades down to the water a lot. This makes walking much harder for me. Above is the sand so soft that walking is hard. Closer to the shore it gets first water soaked and this is even tougher to walk. Second, the sand gets compact, and thus fast to hike. My problem is my ankle. It degrades always to the left side and I feel my right outer ankle. The shoe presses into my feet. And it does not change, cause I do not switch direction.
    Additionally the sea water is chasing you on that hard sand. You often sprint, because the water is approaching fast. A bit tricky.

    This beach changed from sand to rocks and vice versa. Some parts are through dense bush. Nice to get wet and cold led l legs. You get this additionally to the light drizzle. Absolutely enjoyable. But at least, very far away, you can already see the next stop. Some house pretty tiny on the horizon. This must be Selinunte. I hope the Pasticeria is waiting with a Caffé Lungo for me.
    ...
    The day has been very windy. Blowing from inland. Not from the sea direction like the last days. In the afternoon or started to rain again. Sometimes more, sometimes less. After one stronger shower we've passed a sport track.a sandy piste which friend a circle I guess. Lots of banks standing around for people watching the event. Nobody there and protected by trees. And a small hut. So I decided to stop and dry my stuff in the wind. Cool done noodles and wait.
    The weather forecast predicts even more wind and also rain. Lupo feel asleep immediately. So I decide to stay. It is early, but we take some rest.

    29.000 steps - 21.4km    Read more

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