Distance Walked: 13 km (4 hours including lunch break).
Monteriggioni is architecturally and culturally significant. It is known for its well preserved towers of its town walls and is referenced in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. The town attracts many tourists, pilgrims and non-pilgrims alike. For 4 euros, you can walk on small sections of the ancient city walls and enjoy the stunning views.
Accommodations: HOLIDAY HOUSE MARIA ASSENT – Piazza Roma 23, 53035 Monteriggioni (SI) 25 beds. Bunk bed in dorm: 20 euros per person with pilgrim credentials. Double Room with shared bathroom: 55 euros. Opens for new guests at 2:30 pm. Kitchen use – Tel. 0577304214, 327 0655678 – casaferiesma@yahoo.it
Summary: Today we had the option of walking 13 km or 31 km. Feel free to call us slackers…we chose the 13! It was a beautiful walk, with very pleasant temperatures, continued stunning scenery and a delicious lunch in Stove. It was the kind of walk that leads to deep and meaningful conversation that so often eludes is in our busy world.
Here are today’s pics. The final photo shows volunteers putting up a Via Francigena sign post. We thanked them profusely. Note their IKEA bag!
Next Stop: Siena for a two-day stay!
Thank you again for following, for commenting and for putting up with my live, unedited posts!
I think it was the right choice too, the 13km walk. And it looks like it was a beauty!
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Thanks, Deb – Sprinkling in a few shorter walks here and there helped to provide a good balance!
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Oh, yah, you two are slackers… 🙄. That looks like a lovely walk!
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It was a beautiful walk, Janis. I think that you and Paul would greatly enjoy it!
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The last thing I would call you and Richard are “slackers”! Gosh, it looks so beautiful though, I bet it does make you think you could walk forever. Glad to see you two relaxed with an adult beverage, Donna. Cheers!
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Well, maybe not forever…but at least for 20 km!
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WONderful photos Donna! Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks, Susan – Did you receive any ‘duplicate’ photos from your sister and me?
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Did I ever respond to your question? Yes some very similar photos – lanes, passages, outdoor, fields, all so pretty and sparkly –
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Thanks, Susan – it’s cool that you have been able to see the same pics from different points of view!
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Beer incentive 😋
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Absolutely!
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Hi Donna! Why rush the walk when there are so many fascinating places and beautiful country to enjoy. When I read it was 4 hours I thought that was the perfect amount of time to soak up the scenery. It is always good to be flexible xx
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Thanks, Sue – I agree that flexibility is essential for a hike like this!
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Your photos show the natural beauty of this unique area. I certainly must make a plan to ditch my car for a few days and simply ‘walk’!
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You are so fortunate to have a place out here, Cath. It is absolutely stunning!
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Slackers? You make me feel half dead! Enjoy!
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Yikes! That’s not a good feeling at all! 😉
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Hi, Donna & Richard,
Thoroughly enjoying your posts and pics.
Take time to savour the countryside, food and experiences along the way. Rest assured, you are not slackers — 13 km, that’s work to me!!
Enjoy and take care.
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Hii, Margaret – I greatly appreciate you following. See you at Book Club in July!
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I would never call you a slacker! Enjoy Sienna. It’s a beautiful city, with – I hope – not too many tourists yet.
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There were definitely tourists in Siena….but not ‘wall to wall’ yet!
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Good choice for a lovely walk, Donna. I think you’ll love or at least enjoy Sienna. I remember the shell-shaped main plaza and the amazing interior of the Cathedral in Sienna. I’ll be away the next couple of weeks and won’t be blogging or commenting. I’ll catch up when I return.
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Hi, Natalie – I look forward to reading about your trip!
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Hi Donna (& Richard),
I’ve been following you…literally & figuratively! Do you feel the earth shuddering with my footsteps behind you? 😄 It seems our planets are aligning as I too will be in Siena on 8th! Maybe we could meet up for dinner? No problems if you have other plans. We can email to see if we can work something out.
Happy trails…I’m in Gambassi Termi headed for San Gimignano.
Tassie Karen 👣 🌏
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It’s been incredible hearing about your journey, Karen. That’s an amazing accomplishment!
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You all ARE NOT slackers ♥
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Thanks, Dee!
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Am so enjoying your trip Donna, thanks for going to the effort of sharing it with us.
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Thanks, Debbie – The daily reflection has been very beneficial!
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Slacker no way. You need “rest days” like that. I love how you have that flexibility. The accommodation looks stunning there. The building I mean.
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Thanks, Louise – The ancient buildings have been incredible to see.
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You are Richard are the last people I would call slackers! Amazing photos!
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Thanks, Erica -I greatly appreciate your kind comments.
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You’re doing so well to log all of this on your phone, Donna! Great insight to what you are experiencing.
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Thanks, Sam – It has been an incredible experience!
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Hi Donna – all posts are great … as you say to Sam – it does sound like you’re having a wonderful time … and they’re fun to read and see – cheers Hilary
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Thanks, Hilary – I appreciate your kind words.
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The scenery is fantastic, and I’m glad to hear the weather was not too hot.
Jude
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It did get much hotter. For me, it’d take the heat over rain most days! 🙂
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