- Time of past OR future Camino
- Porto 2015.
Northern 2017
Francigena Oct 2023
I will be walking from just north of Lucca to Rome this October, and I have some questions for anyone who has walked this segment of the Francigena. -- Thank you for your time!
1. What is the path like? Mosty paved? Mostly dirt roads? Mostly small dirt paths? In the rain is it hard-packed or muddy?
2. Can you tell me your experiences with or lack of English speakers among the people living along the route? And yes, I'm learning some basic polite phrases in Italian, and can use my smart phone to translate some details.
3. I'm looking for an in depth cultural, historical and architectural guide (not a hospice guide, which I have), to help me dive into the places I am passing. Any suggestions? Particular gratitude if it is downloadable to my Kindle.
Many thanks again,
Patrick
1. What is the path like? Mosty paved? Mostly dirt roads? Mostly small dirt paths? In the rain is it hard-packed or muddy?
2. Can you tell me your experiences with or lack of English speakers among the people living along the route? And yes, I'm learning some basic polite phrases in Italian, and can use my smart phone to translate some details.
3. I'm looking for an in depth cultural, historical and architectural guide (not a hospice guide, which I have), to help me dive into the places I am passing. Any suggestions? Particular gratitude if it is downloadable to my Kindle.
Many thanks again,
Patrick