What I Wish I Knew Before I Retired
Distance Walked: 20 km, 6 hours (including breaks) Accommodations: Gracciano Parrocchia, San Marziale 1, 53034 Gracciano D'Elsa , 6 beds. Very basic. Cost: Donation. Tel.3297465518 - feaesi@gmail.com When preparing for this trip, one of my worries was needing to speak Italian, on the phone, without assistance. That opportunity came last night when I called ahead to… Continue reading Day 5: San Gimignano to Gracciano
San Gimignano: Often referred to as the "town of fine towers", San Gimignano is famous for its medieval architecture and the unique preservation of its tower houses. It is also well known for its saffron and its white wine. The Historic Centre of San Gimignano is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sights: The Duomo of San… Continue reading Day 4: Gambassi Terme to San Gimignano
Gambassi Terme is located on a (very) hilly ridge 35 km from Florence. Its mixture of natural beauty, historical buildings, visible pieces of the past (as well as its location on the VF) make it a very worthwhile place to visit. Sights: Pieve of Saint Maria Permanent Glass Exhibition Via Francigena Spa Distance Walked: 27.5… Continue reading Day 3: San Miniato Basso to Gambassi Terme
Although we enjoyed yesterday’s walk, today’s hike reminded us about what we love most about the Camino. The scenery was lush and peaceful, and changed frequently. The majority of this hike was far away from traffic (and other people) making it incredibly meditative. All along today’s trail were Information Signs (as in the Feature Photo)… Continue reading Day 2: Galleno to San Miniato Basso
Lucca proved to be a wonderful place to hang out before our pilgrimage. There was much to see and do, including the Old Town, City Walls, Botanical Gardens and the Via Francigena Museum (a must see for Pilgrims and non-Pilgrims alike)! It also allowed us to check off the practicalities that we needed to do,… Continue reading And We’re Off! Lucca to Galleno
After more planes and trains (and a PisaMover) we left Lincoln and began our Italian adventure. The Via Francigena is now so close that my legs have begun to ache in anticipation! PISA Despite the stern warning from our guidebook, we visited the Leaning Tower of Pisa in the morning, without purchasing advanced tickets. Although… Continue reading Our Via Francigena Base Camp: Pisa
After a consecutive journey of planes, trains and automobiles (plus ferries, buses, subways, and skytrains), Richard and I are now in Europe. Previously, I gave you all permission to smack me if I dared blog from this trip. I'm now hoping that you don't take me up on that! Inspired by others who are currently… Continue reading Travelogue Fragments: Lincoln, UK
Next stop, England to visit our youngest son, Creighton. After that - Italy, here we come, ready or not! Please stay tuned.
Richard and I are on the countdown until we begin our whirlwind family and friend tour (Victoria, BC, Kelowna, BC and Lincoln, UK) and then onto our 400 km trek across Tuscany into Rome. To prepare, we have been packing, unpacking, repacking and adjusting our backpacks trying to make miracles happen. We have also been… Continue reading Practice Hikes
Richard and I are currently taking Italian lessons in preparation for our upcoming hiking trip in Italy. Blame it on too many traumatic high school French classes...but Richard did need to be gently coaxed (read here: DRAGGED kicking and screaming) to join me in this course. Despite this initial setback, we are enjoying our studies,… Continue reading Language Lessons
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