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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena-part 2
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- 21 de abr. de 2024 21:14
- ☁️ 10 °C
- Altitude: 137 m
- Itália Lombardia Milano Centro Direzionale Torrente Seveso 45.488098, 9.20119845°29’17” N 9°12’4” E
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Milan
21 de abril, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
I exhausted myself today walking all over Milan. Thankfully, I'm travelling most of the day tomorrow on train and bus, so I should be rested to start my pilgrimage the day after. I was lucky enough to get a ticket to see the Last Supper, and it was, as expected, the highlight of the day. The tour guide really did enhance the entire experience. I was mistaken; I thought the French had super cute little cars. Well, the Italian's, if Milan is anything to go by, beat them hands down. I've added just one photo so that you can see what I mean. I really have a lot to say about today, but I'm too tired to make the effort. Rest assured, it was memorable and included a lot of churches. I have to add that the hotel I'm staying at has free beer on tap, Heineken, I'm enjoying one in my room right now.Leia mais
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Viajante Milan is such an interesting city. Glad you were able to see the Last Supper. It is such a memorable experience.
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Carmel Carlsen It really was Alex. There were so many highlights to today
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Viajante WoW
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Carmel Carlsen I recently watched a TV program on this building and it was a real treat to see it today
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Viajante Richtung Cinque Terre
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- 28 de abr. de 2024 12:06
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 172 m
- Itália Lombardia Brescia Palazzo della Loggia 45.53989, 10.21952545°32’24” N 10°13’10” E
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Ab in die Wärme/Sonne
28 de abril, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Der Wetterbericht für Norditalien versprach eigentlich kein gutes Wetter. Im Bereich Bergamo oder Brescia sollte es aber wärmer und sonniger werden. Also erstmal in diese Richtung - Lago d‘Iseo. Dort würden wir uns entscheiden müssen. Letztlich fiel die Wahl auf Brescia. Leider war es am Lago d’Iseo noch deutlich zu kalt, um bei einem Kaffee den Ausblick zu genießen.

Einen Park- bzw. Stellplatz fanden wir in Brescia an der Area sosta Camper nahe des Krankenhauses Poliambulanza. Liegt zwar eher am Stadtrand, aber direkt am Parkplatz (ein Teil davon ist Stellplatz) fährt die Metro im 8 Minuten Takt ins Zentrum (Tagestickes € 3,80; Parken ist kostenfrei; SP € 15/24Std.)

Die Stadt selbst ist sehenswert. Viel Kunst/Kirchen/Kultur möglich. Wir haben uns insbesondere den alten und den neuen Dom angeschaut, dem Teatro Grande (sehenswert) einen Besuch abgestattet und eine Latte Macchiato getrunken, an der Piazza della Vittoria die Sonne genossen, Mileustudien betrieben (= Leute beobachtet), eine Kleinigkeit gegessen und Aperol genossen. Bei einem weiteren Bummel lief uns dann doch tatsächlich - man glaubt es kaum - ein Irish Pub über den Weg 😂🙈; das hatte sogar noch Guinness übrig.

Irgendwann waren wir aber auch bereit für den Stellplatz. Da dort wenig los war, holten wir Tisch/Stühle und Grill raus und ließen uns die Lammlachse mit Salat gut schmecken. Langsam klang der Abend dann aus.Leia mais
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Viajante 😍
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Viajante Ansprechende Fotos - man sieht den besonderen Blick dahinter. Ich bleibt an euch dran ☺️🙋‍♂️
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Viajante Danke. Die Fotos sind alle (!) mit Snapseed bearbeitet. Eine Bearbeitung ist, wenn man im raw-Format aufnimmt, zwingend.
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Viajante Die Bearbeitung sieht man natürlich, aber ohne den Blick und den Winkel fürs Motiv geht's trotzdem nicht ☺️☺️🙋‍♂️!
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Womofahrer on Tour Niederlande/Südfrankreich
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- 29 de abr. de 2024
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 656 m
- Itália Lombardia Tremosine Sermerio 45.775159, 10.72535545°46’31” N 10°43’31” E
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Tag 20, Gardasee Verwandtschaftsbesuch
29 de abril, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Die Fahrt geht weiter, unser Ziel, ein kleines Dorf in den Bergen am Gardasee. Die Autobahn ist frei, wir kommen zügig voran. Kurz bevor wir den Gardasee erreichen, gehen wir noch einkaufen. Nach dem Einkauf fahren gut gelaunt Richtung Gardasee und freuen uns auf ein Wiedersehen mit unseren Verwandten. Wir nehmen die von Google empfohlene Strecke, welche sehr eng und kurvenreich ist. Nach 10 Kilometern enger Straße müssen wir umdrehen. Die Straße ist wegen eines Erdrutsch gesperrt. Also das ganze wieder zurück. Zum Glück gibt es eine Alternative, wir müssen einen Umweg von ca. 30 Kilometer fahren und kommen so am späten Nachmittag bei unseren Verwandten an.Leia mais
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Viajante Super gemacht.
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Womofahrer on Tour Dankeschön.
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Viajante Wie wir aus eigener Erfahrung wissen, bringt dich zum Glück nichts aus der Ruhe. 😊 Aber die Ampel ist ja mal wirklich für die Tonne...
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Womofahrer on Tour Ja Annika, deine Tante meinte, wir sollen Aufpassen, es gäbe einige gefährliche Kurven. Als wir ankamen, sagte ich zu Sabse, sowas ist in Norwegen Standard. 😊😘🚌 Liebe Grüße
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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena-part 2
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- 2 de mai. de 2024 17:27
- ☁️ 16 °C
- Altitude: 111 m
- Itália Lombardia Nicorvo 45.28551, 8.667445°17’8” N 8°40’3” E
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Day 10: Vercelli to Nicorvo
2 de maio, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
I awoke this morning to heavy rain. Luckily, it was pretty much stopped by the time I left. I still wore the Great Pumpkin as the forecast was for rain all day, which it did on and off. Despite the weather, the walk (26.66 km) was extremely pleasant and over mostly flat terrain. I have never been in an environment where there is so much water - there are water channels and canals (not large ones) everywhere you go. I met another Australian today who is doing the VF on his bike, but he can only do so for two weeks. I'm spending my first night in legitimate pilgrim accommodation, a donativo (Ospitalità Madonna del Patrocinio e San Terenziano)! It has everything a pilgrim could want (except WiFi), and the heater is excellent. There is one other pilgrim here also, but she disappeared soon after I arrived. I'm sure we'll get to chat at dinner as there is only one place to eat in town. Some highlights from the day: walking for ages on a raised road (which gave me a wonderful view) and seeing two darling little two carriage local trains go by.Leia mais
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Viajante You are certainly covering some solid distances every day Carmel, well done! Everything looks so green , lush and very interesting, I’d love to do this Camino one day. Really enjoying your posts and pics . Have a wonderful day xxx
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Carmel Carlsen Thanks Lisa. Spring is a wonderful time to walk. I too love all the green
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Viajante Got to love the old queenie!
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Carmel Carlsen 👍
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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena-part 2
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- 3 de mai. de 2024 17:19
- ⛅ 21 °C
- Altitude: 95 m
- Itália Lombardia Garlasco 45.19587, 8.92370145°11’45” N 8°55’25” E
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Day 11: Nicorvo to Garlasco
3 de maio, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
The forecast promised rain pretty much all day, and it was raining before 6 am. But as I was leaving town with the church tower bell tolling 8 am, the sky was relatively clear, and it only got better as the day progressed - endong in beautiful sunshine. Today's walk (30.26 km) was very similar to yesterday. Though there did seem to be a lot more trees surrounding the fields and waterways. When I entered the church in Mortara, the organist was practising (video attached)! It was lovely. Then I went on to cause a mild sensation in the fruit shop and also the tobacconist when I told them I was Australian. I saw lots of birds, a frog, some rabbits, and two of what I now know to be Coypu (the thing I thought was a Marmot the other day). One was swimming, and the other was sitting on the bank, but they were too quick for me to get a photo. I'm staying again tonight in "proper" Pilgrim accommodation (another donativo). This time, it is run by the local council.Leia mais
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Viajante So majestic the organ music
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Carmel Carlsen I know! I was so thrilled that I got to hear it
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Viajante Stunning mural.
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Carmel Carlsen There are so many beautiful paintings in these churches. A treat for you to look forward to.
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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena-part 2
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- 4 de mai. de 2024 16:43
- ☁️ 21 °C
- Altitude: 77 m
- Itália Lombardia Pavia San Michele Maggiore 45.182606, 9.15691145°10’57” N 9°9’25” E
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Day 12: Garlasco to Pavia
4 de maio, Itália ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
Another great day of walking (26.68 km). The Way was quite diverse. It started with farmland and canal walking and ended with a combination of riverside (Fuime Ticino) and woodland walking. It's Saturday here and so there were quite a few people about along thee riverside, even some fishermen. I should have mentioned that I've spent the last two nights (Nicorvo and Galasco) with a group of four Italian pilgrims who are walking the VF from Santhià to Santa Cristina. They think it will take them about ten years to complete the whole thing! I also met a French pilgrim, Thomas, who is on his way to Rome and who had actually braved Grand-Saint-Bernard Pass (five metres of snow). He said that the way down from the Pass to the Italian side was terrible and not marked. I am so glad that I didn't attempt it. I also met two Belgians on their bikes. They say it will only take them fifteen days to reach Rome! I saw lots of rabbits today, some ducks, and another coypu (but again, it was too quick for a photo). Finally, the Basilica San Michele Maggiore in Pavia has the best stonework I have ever seen.Leia mais
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Viajante Just gorgeous 💐
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Carmel Carlsen 👍
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Viajante Yikes…slightly deteriorated 😳
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Carmel Carlsen I had to wonder if it would take my weight!
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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena-part 2
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- 5 de mai. de 2024 14:17
- ⛅ 22 °C
- Altitude: 70 m
- Itália Lombardia Belgioioso 45.158014, 9.31277445°9’29” N 9°18’46” E
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Day 13: Pavia to Belgioioso
5 de maio, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
I was lucky enough to find a cafe open at 7 am this morning and was able to have two macchiatos and two croissants before leaving Pavia. The walk today wasn't long (17 km), but the entirety of the Way was almost fully exposed roadside walking. Thankfully, it wasn't a problem for me as though the sun was shining and warm it really wasn't hot. I will admit my feet are a little sore from all that bitumen. I got to Belgioioso just after one pm and am so glad that I had a chance to look around as there is a castle here! I could not get inside as it is being renovated, but the outside was impressive enough. The highlight of my day was going into Sant Michele Arcangelo church, braving the sacristy, and asking the Priest for a "timbro" (stamp) for my credential. Not only did I get a stamp, but he also gave me a holy card. It literally brought tears to my eyes. The VF is a big deal here in Italy. I get shout outs and well wishes everywhere I go.Leia mais
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Viajante A little bit nicer than the usual pilgrim accommodation 😊
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Carmel Carlsen An Airbnb
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Viajante This looks loud such a beautiful part of Italy, made even more special by your interaction with the Priest, lucky you 👍😊
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Carmel Carlsen I am feeling very grateful 🙏
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Carmel Carlsen Via Francigena-part 2
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- 6 de mai. de 2024 16:44
- ⛅ 20 °C
- Altitude: 66 m
- Itália Lombardia Orio Litta 45.158097, 9.55485545°9’29” N 9°33’17” E
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Day 14: Belgioioso to Orio Litta
6 de maio, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Wow! What a day! I'm exhausted. Thankfully, there was not as much road walking today, which was a relief. I've come to the conclusion that my replacement boots are not as cushioned as the original pair as my feet are sore every day. I set out early (just before 7 a.m.) as I had a long way to go (31.06 km). I love Italy, I'm so impressed that I could find a cafe open at 6 a.m. I even got a latte this morning. It was a cool and overcast day - perfect walking weather. It did sprinkle, on and off, so it wasn't a problem until about an hour before I got to Orio Litta when the rain would not stop. I caved about 3 km out and put on the Great Pumpkin, and I'm glad I did as the next part of the Way was tall and overgrown vegetation! At least the Great Pumpkin stopped me from getting completely soaked. I saw another coypu today and managed to get a photo. I've been trying to get a photo of the storks, but they are very elusive. Oh, and I saw another castle - I think it's privately owned!
P.S. I should have mentioned the "Mama Mia" is an actual expression here. I've heard it twice in the last few days - in connection with me being Australian!Leia mais
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Viajante Photo of the Day 👏
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Carmel Carlsen Thanks Bruce 🫠
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Viajante Stunning and equal to your COYPU photo ✔️
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Carmel Carlsen That one was luck. I'd take 20 steps then take a photo of the crane. I kept doing that until it flew off!
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Viajante Learning To Swim
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- 26 de ago. de 2019 08:40
- ⛅ 19 °C
- Altitude: 219 m
- Itália Lombardia Bellagio 45.98493, 9.2607845°59’6” N 9°15’39” E
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Como to Belaggio
26 de agosto de 2019, Itália ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Walking up in Como with a view of the lake is devine. Our first hot breakfast of bacon and eggs.

We book a hydrofoil to Bellagio.
45 minutes at 14.00 euro.
I spot George Clooney's villa Oleandra. His speedboat is parked out front.

We embark at Bellagio. It is small and quaint and much quieter than Como.

Lunch is at a restaurant called Suisse on the waterfront. Another chardy another onion soup.

We walk through the streets, up steep cobblestone walkways with shops on each side.

I buy a little hand fan. We sit in the shady gardens overlooking the lake in the coolness as it is very warm today.

We head toward Villa Melzi and we are lucky to find it open until 6.30. It is 5pm. So a wander around the botanic gardens with species of trees and plants from all over the world. The main villa is closed but we walk through the family chapel and museum.

On our map it shows WC which I am in need of, so I tell Athena I am looking for the water closet. I come back all happy 😊 it is then that she learns that I went to the Loo. Well off she went herself.

Enjoying my leisurely stroll, next minute I roll my ankle for the 3rd time on this trip. Almost fall down the hill. I expected Athena to be laughing but she looked horrified.

We come out of the Villa exactly on gate closing time. Walk back to the town and we find out the ferry does not go to Como and are told to take the bus. I thought that is ridiculous. We walk further up to the little Port and walk straight on a Hydrofoil. Which zooms us home across the water. Athena nearly falls asleep on the boat so we head up to our room for a nap.

At 9.30pm, we decide to get dinner otherwise we will wake at midnight starving.
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Viajante George Clooney's Villa Oleandra
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Viajante Is that the finger Athena
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Viajante Onion soup!! Again!! Lucky you aren't in the same bed hahaha...
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European 5000&Mountain Summit
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- 8 de set. de 2019 08:56
- ❄️ 4 °C
- Altitude: 1.234 m
- Itália Lombardia Bormio 46.471056, 10.37018846°28’16” N 10°22’13” E
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2. Tag: Start in Bormio
8 de setembro de 2019, Itália ⋅ ❄️ 4 °C
Wir sind gespannt, ob wir heute über der Splügenpass und den San Bernadino fahren können. Es hat geschneit und schneit noch.
Ziel ist heute die Partylocation bei Valenza.
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