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    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
      22
      Day 6

      Day 2: Aosta to Chattillon

      Yesterday in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 5 °C

      Today was a long one (30.6 km) and the hardest walk I've done in a long time. I don't mind admitting that I'm sore all over. I literally took the scenic route - there were so many amazing things to see, and I took advantage of every photo opportunity. I'm sure it delayed my arrival, not to mention all the breaks I took, which let me soak in the views and was worth any delay. The Way today ranged from sealed road (a fair bit of that) to goat tracks. Again, I walked alongside an irrigation canal (the Ru Mazod). As you can imagine, there is a good amount of water around here. One bit of excitement: a dog came at me. I must have startled it when I suddenly appeared around the corner. I gave it a fierce stare and said "no" in my bossy voice, and it backed right off - what a relief. Funny, lots of dogs barked at me in France (even a goose had a go), not one dog that I recall barked at me in Switzerland, but here in Italy, the dogs seem to be territorial as well. One last thing; Saint Christopher is a big deal around here!Read more

    • TravelerEuropa und Me(e)hr
      12
      Day 283

      Molly in der Toskana 🚐

      April 23 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 7 °C

      Heute sind wir ganz entspannt mit Molly durch die sanften Hügel der Toskana gecruist. Inklusive Wein-🍷und Olivenöl-Tasting in einem der unzähligen Weingütern 🍇 der Region.

      Zum Abendessen gab es dann zur Freude der Kinder die erste italienische Pizza 🍕 🍕🍕🍕🤤😋Read more

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    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
      2
      Day 5

      Day 1: Echevennoz to Aosta

      April 23 in Italy ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C

      I had the most delicious meal last night in the trattoria a few steps from my accommodation. The meal was cooked by my host Erik's parents. I ate my plentiful and also delicious breakfast to the sounds of Erik playing the accordion (video attached). What a wonderful way to start the day. The walk today wasn't long (17.53 km) but descended about 600m. My knees really felt it. The Way started right outside my accommodation and followed an impressive irrigation canal (Ru Neuf) filled with pristine water for quite some time. Then, I made my way down into the valley. It was a beautiful sunny day with the snow capped peaks changing minute by minute as the clouds moved across them. Aosta is a reasonably sized town so I gathered some food supplies for the walk tomorrow, took in some sights and visited both the Cathedral and a smaller church. Three things impress me about the Italian churches I have seen so far: the incredible variety and colour of the marble, the interior and exterior frescoes, and the detailed painting on the ceilings and arches.Read more

    • TravelerCésure européenne - 2024
      Day 47–48

      Padoue : La Nancy de la Vénétie

      April 22 in Italy ⋅ 🌧 9 °C

      Dès mon arrivée Padoue, je suis rejoint par un ami de l'école : Olivier Bolze 🥰🫂

      On se retrouve à la sortie du bus, et on se dirige dans sa coloc pour attaquer un debut d'apéro et se raconter nos aventures de 3A ! Puis on continue l'apéritivo en sortant dans la ville (sous la pluie 🌧😭) et en dégustant un Spritz qu'on s'était promis il y a longtemps.
      On est rejoint par Lucie Hugonnet, et deux autres amies d'Olivier pour l'apéritivo, avant d'aller manger une pizza 🍕

      Avec Olivier, ce fut aussi l'occasion d'en apprendre plus sur la ville de Padoue et son histoire, entre 2/3 vieilles anecdotes sur notre ancienne vie à Nancy !

      Padoue est une ville qui a quelques points communs avec Nancy.
      Déjà c'est la 1ère ville où je recroise des mineurs de ma promotion 💪
      Ensuite, la ville était et est toujours une place étudiante de 1er ordre en Italie, avec l'une des plus vieilles universités d'Europe (1222), une grande concentration d'universités et d'endroits faits par et/ou pour les étudiants !
      La ville est très dynamique, avec de nombreux événements et soirées, et ceux sur divers places préservés de l'époque du moyen âge et de la Renaissance !
      Dernier point marrant : la ville est jumelée en France avec ... Nancy ! 🇫🇷❤️🇮🇹

      La ville est aussi mondialement connu pour la basilique Saint-Antoine de Padoue, placé sur un territoire officiel du Vatican 🇻🇦 et haute-place du tourisme catholique.

      La ville enfin possède des sites au patrimoine mondial de l'Unesco, comme les jardins botaniques de l'université de Padoue ! Jardins créés par Galilée pour les étudiants, et qui est encore aujourd'hui toujours gratuit pour ceux-ci 🌸

      Bref, après cette belle soiree, je passe la nuit chez Olivier !
      Le lendemain matin est l'occasion de visiter un peu plus la ville sans la pluie, notamment la basilique Saint-Antoine de Padoue et de se prendre un dernier caffe avec Olivier. Après ça, direction la gare pour prendre un train qui me permettra de visiter quelques villes vénitiennes pour le reste de la journée 🚄😉

      PS : Merci pour tout Olivier, et profites bien du saucisson      Read more

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    • TravelerItaly with Kensington Tours
      1
      Day 3

      4 hour walking tour

      April 23 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C

      We had a private guide, neither of us can remember her name! We think it might be Louisa. She was incredibly knowledgeable, but once Richard encouraged her to talk about Cesar and history and the military, we completely lost interest. We visited the Argentina temples which were recently reconstructed after being uncovered in the 1920s. We walked by the Trevi fountain, which was ridiculously busy, we also walked to the Spanish steps(built by the French) , which were ridiculously busy. Meanwhile, she recommended many many places to stop and eat, but we ended up at the Emma pizzeria and Cucina, which had the best pizza ever. So. Good.Read more

    • TravelerItaly with Kensington Tours
      1
      Day 2

      More Day 1 - Cobblestones and pizza

      April 22 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C

      In not the right order, a bridge over the Tiber (Tevere) River, the Pantheon and the steady stream leading to the Panteon, an italian bum, the Piazza Navona, the Tempo di Argentina- excavation site of four temples- one where Ceaser was assassinated (very close to our hotel)Read more

    • TravelerEuropa Reise
      1
      Day 20–22

      Übernachte am Meer!

      April 22 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C

      Oh i ha so freud, liegt mau was fürne Camping Spot mer hei gfunde.. kostet mit Strom ou nur 15€😍
      Hie blibe mer bis am Mittwuch, denn wots rägnä u de fahre mer de no wieder ih Süde..
      Niemer vo üs isch je so südlich gsiiRead more

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    • TravelerRolling on East
      1
      Day 47

      Bushwalk to breakage

      April 21 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C

      We were looking forward to a good long downhill ahead. We thought to take another bush track for fun. It looked marginal, but I said ok.

      This tuned out to be an unexpected challenge. The track soon was just an imagined shadow line between the grass, sometimes waist-high. We had several hike-a-bike sections to traverse. But with only a few hundred meters to go, we pushed on to get to the road.

      On this bushwalk, things started to go wrong. Rocker's chain got stuck hard, and the front tire went flat. No problem, I'll fix it using my tools. Then at the road, I realized I had left the hand pump in Kiran's house when I repacked.

      With the sunset coming, we knew we need help to get off the plateau. We stuck our thumbs out hoping to get a lift. Our angels turned up with a van and brought us to the nearest town. Here a luxury hotel gave us sanctuary, and the succor for our troubles - even if self-inflicted.

      I was amazed by the grit of Kiran. And Schopper. Both of them flexed, but did not creak or buckle, under load. Rocker needs help, but that's not a problem for today. Sunsets and dinners are what we need.      Read more

    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
      212
      Day 4

      Day 0: Milan to Echevennoz

      April 22 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 2 °C

      The day started out wet and cold. I managed to catch two trains and two buses today without a hitch - I am very pleased. The only mishap was a broken clip on my backpack. It broke this morning on my way out of the room (I'm obviously not used to having the backpack on yet). Fortunately, I have a crocodile clip that will keep the strap in place. That stap secures my water supply! Thankfully, the rain cleared up as I was making my way through the Aosta Valley (amazingly beautiful. I can'twait to begin walking). The mountains were misty, and as we approached Aosta on the first bus, I saw a lot of snow on the peaks. It was cold in Aosta, and now that I am in Echevennoz, where I am staying tonight; it is freezing! I've decided against taking on Grand Saint Bernard Pass as the forecast for tomorrow is overcast and for Wednesday rain. I have no snow walking experience in good weather, so I have no confidence at all in taking on the mountain in less than ideal conditions at this time of year.Read more

    • Carmel CarlsenVia Francigena-part 2
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      Day 3

      Milan

      April 21 in Italy ⋅ ☁️ 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.Read more

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