Tuscany gets attention for its beauty, but its neighbor Lazio has adorned the Via Francigena with scenes like this one. The highway signs say “Roma” now and we are just four days away from arriving at St. Peter’s Square once again.
It is sobering to think we have walked 209 miles. Long, challenging days remain. But tonight we have a dinner date with a Dutch couple who have become our friends. Buon Camino, indeed!
Tuscany on the Via Francigena has made us work for moments like these.
This morning, I shot a view from our apartment window in the spectacular mountaintop village of Radicofani.
A trailside picnic was a treat for our eyes and taste buds.
We have shared good times with fellow trekkers, including Luca (on my left) and Lorenzo. Luca, a uni student from northern Italy, has been our friend for several days, but must go home tomorrow.
The weather has been bright and pleasantly warm. We have walked 131 miles in 11 days; nine days until we reach Rome.
Books and my backpack 