Buonconvento to San Querico d'Orcia

[Bob from L.A. !]

Up at 0430 and on the trail by 0500 where I found it to already be 72F.
Throughout the morning I was on dirt and gravel trails and was treated to a beautiful sunrise over the rolling Tuscan hills.
By 1000 it was already 95F and by 1100 I had already gone through 3 liters of water .
While walking through the miles of grape vineyards I was followed by two uninhibited and curious deer for about a mile.
By the time I reached San Querico d'Orcia I was ready for a shower, lunch and a nap.
San Querico is a nice little city known for its Truffles, wild boar and Brunello wine.

 

[goldie from aus]

I don't know how your doing it, in that heat. But that steak mmmm. As always, enjoying seeing thru your photos.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

Bob, are you losing any weight or are you eating too well?
How cute to have curious deer following you; very unusual to see.
I love those village photos. It's amazing to me how colorful flowers or some plants add so much visual interest to the stonework on many buildings.
I believe your picture of the "soldier" Cypress trees is the one on the cover of my guidebook. Yep, that's it.

You are less than 200k to Rome! Nearly a hop, skip and a jump for you now!

 

[goldie from aus]

Quick question, are you using your mobile to take the photo's. If so can I ask which one. The quality it amazing. Ta

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@CaminoChrissy - I have lost over 20 pounds on this trip. I usually lose 15 on a "regular" Camino distance.
I make sure to eat carbs during the day and protein at night and have at least 2 substantial meals per day.
My water intake is at least 4 liters per day and I am using electrolytes in my bottles when I walk.
Prior to getting on trail each day I drink at least 1 to 2 500ml bottles as I get packed.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@goldie from aus - I am using a well out dated Samsung Android cell phone. Nothing special.

 

[Camino Chrissy]

@CaminoChrissy - I have lost over 20 pounds on this trip. I usually lose 15 on a "regular" Camino distance.
I make sure to eat carbs during the day and protein at night and have at least 2 substantial meals per day.
My water intake is at least 4 liters per day and I am using electrolytes in my bottles when I walk.
Prior to getting on trail each day I drink at least 1 to 2 500ml bottles as I get packed.

Amazing accomplishment on weight loss, Bob, in addition to inching towards Rome!
I will assume you are happy to have shed those pounds.

 

[Purky]

Good luck today, if you are pushing for Radicofani. More deer to be seen on this stretch, hope you get a glimpse. Take care. (And congrats on also finding the location of the guidebook cover!)

 

[Corned Beef]

About the water. There was a casa dell'acqua in San Quirico in the car park where you could get plain or sparkling water. I thought it had closed as the name on the fountain seemed to have disappeared. However it appears that a new company has taken over according to this link. Well worth keeping an eye out for them in this weather

AdF, inaugurata la casina dell’acqua a San Quirico d’Orcia - Fiora comunica - ADF - Acquedotto del Fiora

www.fiora.it

 

[Corned Beef]

Reading the press release again, there is an app that shows locations called WAIDY WOW. Downloaded and tried it. Works on iOS and Android.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@Purky - Sure enough I saw a whole family of deer this (early) morning meandering in a large meadow.

 

[vernakeoho]

Benvenuto a Val d'Orcia ... those exquisite rolling hills enhanced by rows of cypress leading to hilltop estates, lush vineyards and fine people. If you're ever driving rather than walking, hope you have time to discover Bagno Vignoni, Pienza and many more little gems that contribute to the elegance of southern Tuscany.

 

[J.Patrick]

I thought your sunrise photo was absolutely transcendent.

It's such a pleasure to follow you on this pilgrimage.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@jpatrick - Your jump off date is around the corner. You'll enjoy it as well

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@vernakeoho - I passed Bagno Vignoni this morning. It was beautiful and the water was hot!

 

[Camino Chrissy]

@vernakeoho - I passed Bagno Vignoni this morning. It was beautiful and the water was hot!

Bob, you should have taken a swim...it would have cooled you down.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

Believe me. I thought about it.

 

[J.Patrick]

Your jump off date is around the corner. You'll enjoy it as well

I am made all the more eager as I see your pictures. Tuscany and Rome, here I come!