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Distance Walked: As little as possible. What We Did: See above. Temperatures: 28C (again, it felt much warmer). Quick Photo Summary: We leisurely began our day with a wonderful breakfast that was included with our hotel room price. Breads, meats, cheeses, cereals, yogurt, pastries, fruits (including kiwi)...and of course, coffee! Richard then ventured off to …
Distance Walked: 18.3 km Time Walked: Honestly, we lost track! Temperatures: 27C (but felt much warmer) Summary: It was a lovely walk outside of Montefiascone, with delightful scenic views. This early section of the trail put us on 3 km of Roman basoli paving. That’s the very same pavement that Emperors, Kings and Soldiers (amongst …
Today’s Numbers: Distance Walked: 18 km (felt like 30 km) Time Walking: 6 hours (including breaks) Altitude Difference Ascent: 580m Altitude Difference Descent: 290m Temperatures: High of 29C Guide Book Rating: Average Our Rating: Deceptively Difficult Summary: Last night, we spied a coffee vending machine outside of our dorm room. First thing this morning, Richard …
Distance Hiked: 25.5 km. Time: 7 hours (including a wonderful lunch in San Lorenzo Nuovo). Summary: Richard and I both began this day tired. We were grateful for the gentle trail, with minimal climbs, generous periods of shade, and cool breezes. Despite our exhaustion, we did not miss the unique beauty of this particular path. …
Proceno: When I left you last, Richard and I were enjoying a gelato in Proceno. After a bit of downtime, we had soup on our minds and went to find a restaurant. After a fruitless search, we saw the man who runs our hostel. Not only did he tell us where ’the’ restaurant was, he …
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions! The traditional route for this section of the Via Francigena is from Radicofani to Acquapendente. The problem is that the path takes you along a busy, shoulderless highway for several kilometers. What’s a hiker to do? After planning and scheming, we found these key options. 1. Take your chances. Although not recommended, …
Distance Walked: 26km (door to door). Time Walking: 6 am - 2:30 pm (8.5 hours). Accommodations: Rifugio Communale Alceo Gesti, Piazza Anita Garibaldi 2. Tel: 331-5291556, infostelloradicofani@libero.it. Bunk Bed: 14.70 euros per person. Summary: Although we walked 8 km more than yesterday, our early start and frequent cool breezes made it a much easier day …
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