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  • TravelerVia Francigena
    Day 4

    Day 3 Campagnano to Sutri

    April 27 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Great Hostel today and there was only the 2 of us he was a lovely Italian man but was a snorer so not too much sleep last night. Another beautiful day of walking through the Rome countryside. I must say their parks are weed parks. No trees or native bush(if they have such a thing) full of thistles hook grass and nettles. I do love the wild poppies that come up. It’s Sunday and so there was nothing open on the route apart from the churches. Services were on so I couldn’t go inside. Lunch ended up a bag of potato chips left over from when I was in Rome. No wonder I was shattered by the time I finished. Sunny all day with No shade the second part of the day and it was hot. I finally rolled into Sutri and thunder rolled over head with big black clouds releasing big slow drops of rain.
    Stats for the day 24.8 km with 361m elevation    Read more

  • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena - part 2
    2
    222552
    Day 49

    Day 45: Montefiascone to Viterbo

    June 6, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C

    It was a steep hike out of the township of Montefiascone followed by a reasonable descent and then walking across fairly flat plains without much shade. I walked upon the Via Cassia (an ancient road that runs from Rome to Florence), which has been in existence since, at least, 154 BC and the remains of which are still intact in this area. The walk wasn't long (20.33 km), and I got off the Way for quite a bit (by accident), and I was really feeling the heat. Despite that, I was very surprised that the temperature was 31 degrees when I arrived in Viterbo! Viterbo is the first township that I have walked into in a very long time that isn't dominated by tourists. It makes a nice change. Like every other place I've visited in Italy, there are a lot of churches and I managed to visit a few. It's cooled down now to a pleasant 28 degrees, and I'm enjoying my aperol spritz in one of the summer frocks I've been carrying along with me.Read more

  • TravelerVia Francigena
    Day 5

    Day 5 Vetralla to Viterbo

    April 28 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C

    The Ostello last night was like “close”. 5 beds in one room the size of a NZ double. No kitchen just a bathroom. I was up at 6 and off. A banana and water for breakfast after a few kms waking. It was a beautiful morning clear skies and the heavy dew was on the trees and grass. About half way there was a picnic table and it seemed like everyone was stopping. I spent about half an hour just sitting airing my wet feet and talking with others doing the same. Italians, Slovakian, Americans, Canadians,. I stood in a puddle and dew grass. I did miss a turn (you might notice it on the video) that cost me a km. Most of the walk was along farm tracks through olive groves and hazelnut tree groves.
    The milestone today was I hit 100km - that is the official distance to Rome.
    I love the wild poppies. There were so many today.tonight is a much nicer Monastery and they even do a pilgrim dinner for us €15. I can smell it cooking as I type. Talking of smell I notice the smell of wild fennel as I walked. today and I passed about 50 pilgrims but o lost count after that. 18km    Read more

  • TravelerVia Francigena
    Day 5

    Day 4 Sutri to Vetralla

    April 28 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C

    I had a little time this morning to look around town but alas it is Monday and most things are closed. I went to light a candle for my animals with Saint Francis, my favourite Saint. Paid my donativo but the lighter wouldn’t light the candle!! Will he still get my message I wonder? Then I went into a chapel dedicated to Saint Jude Taddeus patron saint of lost causes. ,haha so I said a few words with him and what do u know I received a testimonium via email. Vetralla is also closed being Monday tonight staying at ostello.Read more

  • TravelerVia Francigena
    Day 3

    Day 2 trail Angels

    April 26 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    While I was looking for a cafe/bar in Formello and a couple approached me and said follow us. They bought me lunch. A cappuccino and a pastry. Thank you Antonio and Christina. They even gave me their phone number in case I needed anythingRead more

  • TravelerVia Francigena
    Day 2

    Day 2 la Storta to Campagnano di Roma

    April 25 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C

    I was surprised that I could walk today after how I felt at the end of yesterday.. surprisingly I managed 23.8km with 623 m ascent and 500m descent. But it was slow walking today taking 6hrs 14 min including the rest stops up the hills to settle my heart rate.
    The day was mainly on tacks through farm land and regional parks with a little country roads. Very pleasant and relaxing walking stayed at an amazing Donativo with food for both dinner and breakfast.    Read more

  • Die Reise zu uns selbst
    1
    Day 218–220

    Viterbo ⛲️🎅🏼🌟

    November 29, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

    Unsere zwei Tage in Viterbo waren eine tolle Mischung aus Entspannung und festlicher Atmosphäre.

    Besonders beeindruckend waren wieder einmal die heißen Schwefelquellen, die wir besucht haben. Hier gibt es im Umkreis von zirka 2 Kilometern sogar 2 davon ☺️.

    Am zweiten Tag schlenderten wir durch das Weihnachtsdorf, das die Altstadt in eine zauberhafte Winterwelt verwandelte. 🎅🏼🎄🌟

    Mit den festlich geschmückten Ständen und Lichtern fühlte es sich fast wie in einem Märchen an. Endlich haben wir etwas Weihnachtszauber abbekommen und konnten den ein oder anderen Vin Brule genießen. 🤭🍷    Read more

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  • TravelerSeptember 1 to Rome and 🤞
    12
    Day 47

    DAY 47, 17 OCTOBER 24

    October 17, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Yesterday my short walk was from Campagnano Di Roma to Formello. Easy. I arrived early and the owner was able to let me into my apartment 🤣
    Today I learnt about this remarkable Museum of Etruscan Roman archaeology. Hope these photos will interest you.
    Tomorrow Formello to La Storta.
    Rain is predicted and I'm trying to walk into Rome the day it's predicted to be light ☝️    Read more

  • TravelerSeptember 1 to Rome and 🤞
    1
    2151
    Day 45

    Day 45, 15 October 24

    October 15, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C

    Hi All. I missed a day +. Happily I'm still having a magic time in Italy... some bumps in the adventure but both genders do help me with language issues. On that subject Spain was easier. The 3rd and 2nd last photo show 2 of the very best sumaritans. 3rd photo is the lady that runs my o,,/n accommodation in Sutri. Excellent English and served the best breakfast I've had since home.
    My walk from Monterosi to Campagnano Di Roma was just 13.85Ks. Like an American friend (the day before), I chose the recommended the scenic route. But slso like my Texas friend it had multiple wet sticky mud sections.
    Boots and legs need scrubbing later.
    The finish was a short steep section which got me straight into Birra mode.
    Rest day today. Tomorrow is a short walk to Formello, Following that is a longer walk to La Storta. Rain predicted for 2 days, then I'll walk into Rome
    🤞🤞🤞
    PS I'm allergic to cats..
    2 photos show local kittens think otherwise 🤣
    BTW I elected to use 3 Orange SIM. Bad idea. All their following messages are lengthy and in Italian. I phoned them to get clarification and the operator only spoke Italian. Even the lovely Alessandra's Italia ofn failed to resolve the problem. With only 7 days left I look like I'll be using Telstra Roaming.    Read more

  • TravelerSeptember 1 to Rome and 🤞
    111
    Day 42

    Day 42 12 October 24 ;-)))

    October 12, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C

    SUTRI Rest Day today, I enjoyed some of the Etruscans historical sites, plus Sutri's villagers and their welcoming warm culture.
    Since arriving in this part of Italy I naturally was keen to learn a bit of the Etruscan history.
    The 2nd, 3rd and 4th photos only scratch the surface but were of interest to me. Photos 11, 12 and 13 are from the ancient Roman times featuring the Amphitheater plus their burial Tombs (photo 13).
    Photo 15 is Brucee's Italian Coffee maker and photo 16 is a selfie of Frianzo and me. The only way we could enjoy a barra and a chat was via Google Translate. It was successful and we both agreed to take a selfie. 🤣 Frianzo is walking the Via Francigena.
    Tomorrow I'm heading south to Monterosi.🤞 Rain is predicted for Friday ,Saturday, Sunday 😯    Read more

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