Another early start, this time by bus to the outskirts of the city, and an early breakfast in Pontenure. As I reached the countryside, I caught a first glimpse of the mountains I'm heading towards, which have been present on my right for some time, but hidden by mist.
This stage is mostly tarmac on narrow country roads, through flat lands, bordered by huge tomato fields (today's WG moment: there are three men hidden by those six cylinders), peas and cereals.
I passed the ducal seat of the dukes of Parma (hidden by trees) and its icing sugar church.
This church standing among new mown hay, and yet another bashful castle followed.
As I walked, I pondered on how much I might miss walking these vast plains once I'm in the mountains, and resolved to view all the flat paths as a training exercise.
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