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. The “jungle like trek” just outside of San Lorenzo Nuovo was absolutely stunning. And the large and lovely Lake Bolsena? Well, she simply flirted with us for over an hour, luring us into her city limits.
Bolsena; Its medieval quarter, Basilica of Santa Cristina, ancient catacombs, rich history (including being the site of the 1263 ‘Eucharistic Miracle’),and of course its beautiful lake, make Bolsena a popular tourist destination (and a common ‘rest day’ for pilgrims). Were you hoping for another break tomorrow? We’ve decided to walk on to Montefiascone. See you there!
Accommodations: Suore Del Santissino Sacramento, Piazza Santa Cristina 4. Tel: 0761799058. Cost: Donation. Carla stayed here recently and said that there were 5 single beds in her room, with alcove. There are 17 single beds in our room, but only 2 other roommates (2 lovely French women who were at our same accommodations last night).
Thank you for reading and following!
Retirement Reflections 
Interested in your travels! Very cool
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Hi, Madison – Thank you for stopping by. I greatly appreciate it!
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I’m wondering how far you have walked so far, in total? So impressed with your ability to focus on blogging on top of these adventures!
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Hi, Tracey – So far we’ve walked just over 300 km. 100 km left to go!
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Wow, that’s quite a sound system in that little walkway! I hope that wasn’t outside your sleeping accommodations. That trail through the trees looks so inviting… perfect since you two weren’t feeling 100%.
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Yup, that sound system – and others – went on outside of our window until 2 a.m….or so Richard says. I didn’t hear a thing! 🙂
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Two glass of wine and I am caught up with your stories. As I had mentioned on a previous post, I will reread with my husband. I know he will enjoy. Now, I am exhausted just reading your day to day adventures. I can’t imagine all of the kilometres you have already walked. You and Richard have not had many/any down days. I truly hope Richard is on the mend. The meds should kick in. Safe travels and I look forward to following your pilgrimage:)
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Hi, Erica – I ❤️ the way that you read blogs. Very civilized! 🙂 Thank you so much for all of your lovely comments. They have been greatly appreciated!
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Hi Donna,
That’s quite a long day for beginning with you both being tired! Again, what lovely vistas and sites along the way. I would be tempted to linger a day in each place you stop, both for a rest and to “explore some more”. Your endurance for the daily walk is impressive!
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Thanks, Nancy – It was a particularly long day. But the scenery was very fulfilling – as was our sense of accomplishment. Thank you so much for following!
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Hi Donna, I can imagine walking the distances you do each day does catch up no matter how much you prepare. Isn’t the Italian countryside just glorious? I’m enjoying my virtual walk with you and Richard. Take care and enjoy! xx
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Hi, Sue – Absolutely – The Italian countryside is amazing. I greatly appreciate you coming along! 🙂
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Oh! The nun hide that room to me ! Hope you enojoyed anyway!
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Hi, Carla – We thought the same thing — your room with just five beds was hidden from us. But we did have a great sleep. Please keep Vancouver Island on your list of places to visit!
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Sure! Kisses!
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🙂
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I’m sure you are tired, you don’t many rest days do you?? This look around Bolsena is beautiful. Loving your hike encounters Donna.
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As a general rule of thumb, we plan on a Rest Day for every 6 or 7 days. We got tripped up by Acquapendente…it kinda was a Rest Day and sorta wasn’t! 🙂
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Hi Donna – sounds as though you’re doing what’s best for you – the lake does sound rather enticing though … what were they doing in the medieval alley – a fiesta or ….?! Cheers Hilary
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Thanks, Hilary I believe that the ally shot was just another summer Saturday night in Bolsena! 🙂
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I think if I was really tired, or sick with a sinus infection, I would not choose to walk 25.5 km. It would be a day off for lounging about!
Jude
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Hi, Jude – Richard’s cough and sinus infection lasted from Day 1 to Day 24. If he would have chosen to stay in bed, we likely would have missed much of our walk. The night before this particular day, we had a small private room with bunk beds. I was on the bottom bunk and the space was quite shallow….making it a true sleep-deprivation chamber! I was always so anxious about phoning to make reservations in Italian that I didn’t want to phone back (in Italian) and change or undo that reservation. So, we walked….. 🙂
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