Only 11km, but my foot was very painful by the end, and I felt low, finally coming to the acceptance that it won't be possible for me to complete the last leg to Lucca, as my foot won't take any weight and that stage is logistically challenging, apart from being 24km, with two steep climbs. So it's the end of the road and the Via for now, with at least 440km under my belt since Ivrea, possibly more if you count those notched up on transfer days and evening strolls. Lucca will have to wait until next time...
I have finally caught up with you after being inundated with family members. What a wonderful catalogue of photos, we can really feel we are there, walking through woods, fields, looking at the views. Using google maps to help guide me up and over the Appenines was a fascinating evening's read. Finally on my maps the Via Francigena has been marked. Have a good journey home, and thanks for your travelogue. I hope your foot has now recovered.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Anon, how lovely that you feel you have been on that journey with me, "my readers" have been silent, but welcome, companions all the time, and it is fun thinking of what to show you and describe. Thanks to you and everyone else for the company and for the kind words.
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