Wrinklitourist creaks her way along the Via Francigena in Italy (trying to raise £1004 for dementia charities and City Hospice).
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Monday 1 May 2023
Transfer day: Sutri to Rome.
I have arrived in Rome, but not yet on the Via. A quick ride into town, established myself at my digs near the Vatican, ready for a short trot back once I finish in St Peter's, and then a stroll around the Forum and Coliseum in rain and crowds. Impressive, and overwhelming.
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Pilgrim Passport stamps on the Italian Via Francigena
The pilgrim passport stamp is useful in authenticating your journey, demonstrating your validity as a pilgrim and for giving credence...
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That descent could mean only one thing: a very steep climb up again, until it levels out and passes through another via cava, ev...
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I have arrived in Rome, but not yet on the Via. A quick ride into town, established myself at my digs near the Vatican, ready f...
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Then utter dismay, after 22km, at seeing long queues snaking back and forth to the Basilica, where I knew I could get my Testimo...
Well done!!
ReplyDeleteI remember being struck by the atmosphere of the Forum, an air of supreme confidence before a decline.
Congratulations!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhy don't you do it through other way round?
ReplyDeleteThanks for the helpful suggestion Anon 2. I can think of many responses; all conveying a heartfelt no!
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