Stage 7: Monteriggioni to Siena

20.6 kilometers
Elevation gain/loss: 670/594
26,344 Steps
Total distance traveled: 136.8
Distance to Rome: 282.2

Today was the second longest stage of our trek to date. We got a 7:30 start, while the weather was cool, and the skies were partially overcast for a good part of the day, which helped make the kilometers fly by. The path was quite hilly, but for the most part, the ascents were fairly gentle, and short. The last one, just before Siena, however, was a real beast. We nonetheless finished the stage quicker than anticipated, and were rightly proud of our performance.

The official camino app said there were no water stations or places to get food on this stage, so Brenda and I both carried extra water and snacks. In the end, both food and water were available along the way.

The scenery today was pretty "meh", so I'll let the photos speak for themselves.

Tired and hungry when we arrived at 12:15, we stopped for a pizza and beer lunch before heading to our hotel to shower.

Tomorrow is a rest day, so I may or may not write an entry. It will all depend on how interesting our day turns out to be.Read more