A new adventure begins

[DavidJ1215]

Last year I completed the Camino Francis pilgrimage from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostella and then on to Finisterre. They were both perfect and memorable journeys in everyway.

In just 5 days, on the 1st June, I will be taking that first step out of Canterbury to walk the Via Francigena to Rome. If you would like to see how I progress I will be keeping a blog which can be found at www.pilgrimsway.org.uk

 

[Camino Chrissy]

I just took a quick look at your blog and it promises to be a well written, descriptive narrative. I have an interest in the Via Francigena that has been "floating around" in the back of my mind.

 

[Bradypus]

Wishing you all the best for your journey. It is a very different experience from the Spanish Caminos, especially the Frances. I walked from Canterbury to Rome in summer 2015. A much greater challenge than the Caminos but the satisfactions are very great too. Another forum member - @timr - is walking the VF and blogging at the moment. Tim's blog makes great reading and if you have not already seen it you might find it helpful too. His blog is at www.walkingtim.com

 

[DavidJ1215]

Thanks Chris.

Yes I read your blog Bradypuss about your 2015 journey - it was a great help. I have also been reading Tim's blog as he progresses through France (the blog is currently a little behind his actual pace !)

I understand the comparison with the Frances and know it will be a greater challenge in many ways but I think I am well prepared so lets see how I go.

 

[Harington]

Last year I completed the Camino Francis pilgrimage from St Jean Pied de Port to Santiago de Compostella and then on to Finisterre. They were both perfect and memorable journeys in everyway.

In just 5 days, on the 1st June, I will be taking that first step out of Canterbury to walk the Via Francigena to Rome. If you would like to see how I progress I will be keeping a blog which can be found at www.pilgrimsway.org.uk

May I add your blog to the list on the website of the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome? Good luck and buon cammino!

 

[DavidJ1215]

May I add your blog to the list on the website of the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome? Good luck and buon cammino!

Yes of course - I joined the Confraternity of Pilgrims to Rome earlier this year and had intended to let you know about my pilgrimage

 

[lovingkindness]

Buon pellegrinaggio!

 

[DavidJ1215]

I arrived in Saint Peter's Square noon yesterday exactly three months after leaving Canterbury

 

[domigee]

I arrived in Saint Peter's Square noon yesterday exactly three months after leaving Canterbury

Fabulous! Congratulations A great achievement!

 

[Kanga]

@DavidJ1215 congratulations! What a wonderful journey, well done indeed!

 

[DavidJ1215]

Thanks Domigee and Kanga. I did start a blog but due to many reasons it stopped after 3 or 4 weeks but I will bring it back to life, for future reference, when I return home. Currently enjoying life in Rome.

 

[lovingkindness]

Felicitations!