@JillGat , thanks for starting this thread.
In August 2018 I propose to continue a pilgrimage I started at Southwark Cathedral in August 2016 by returning to Canterbury Cathedral and walking (Channel excepted) to Reims Cathedral.
I note your interest is from Lucca to Rome..
I note
@domigee has no particular memories of difficulties on that section. I hope that is right, for my sake.
As an aside I hope I do not repeat her experiences in France.
As a further aside: yesterday I looked at accomodation on my route. In doing so I noted I will pass across many areas soldiers from here (the uttermost ends of the earth) were fighting through almost exactly 100 years ago.
Kia kaha (take care, be strong, get going)