Camaiore to Lucca

[Bob from L.A. !]

Out the door early knowing today's long walk would be hot and hilly.
By the time I got out of Camaiore the sun was already above the surrounding mountains and starting to get hot.
The first 5 miles were gradual uphill then mile 6 was straight uphill.
Once I crested the tops of two climbs I met 6 Australian hikers going in the opposite direction to Canterbury.
Later in the afternoon I finally made it to the ancient walled city of Lucca, where I will enjoy a much needed and earned scheduled rest day.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

Isn't it annoying how cameras 'flatten' how steep that path/road was?!

Any plans to detour to Firenze?

 

[Corned Beef]

Enjoy Lucca. I found it a charming city especially the walk along the walls which surround it.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

I was so exhausted from yesterday's walk I went to bed early and didn't move all night.
Today I am going to do the walk of the walls around the city

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

@Tazzie - I thought about it, but decided not to because of a potential transportation strike today and didn't want to be caught several hundred miles away sleeping on the floor of a train station

 

[Corned Beef]

@Tazzie - I thought about it, but decided not to because of a potential transportation strike today and didn't want to be caught several hundred miles away sleeping on the floor of a train station

That's one way to defeat a train strike - walk 1300 miles.

 

[StephenHLanark]

Did Lucca to Rome a few weeks ago. Interested to know how you find this 3 week section compared to the rest.
Buen caminno

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

So far this section of the trip has been really good

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I loved the beautiful city of Lucca. My standout memories include a tour of the Clock Tower with gorgeous views of the city below, walking the walls, and walking along the beautiful ancient Aquaduct.