Sue and I bought our pilgrim passports today at the cathedral in the walled city of Lucca, Italy, which greeted us with a light rain. We begin the Via Francigena here Friday and, fingers crossed, will arrive at Vatican City on May 9. Rain, pasta, and pizza are forecast!
A roomful of adventurers joined me the other night at the Phoenix, Oregon library for my talk, All Paths Begin in Santiago. I led listeners on Sue’s and my journeys on eight distance paths, capped by California’s John Muir Trail, the subject of my third trekking book, Hoofin’ It on the John Muir Trail. I am so appreciative of the support and send heartfelt thanks to every reader of my books.
Books and my backpack 