Aulla to Sarzana

[Bob from L.A. !]

Out the door this morning after a good breakfast served by my Air B&B hosts.
On the trail and ran into deer, a snake and a grey fox within minutes of each other.
Walked through a grove of purple figs, a grape vineyard and along a riverbank for miles.
Once in Sarzana I visited several of the large churches within this historic city, had dinner and now getting ready for tomorrow's walk to Massa di Marina.

 

[Tassie Kaz]

@Bob from L.A. ! apart from the relief expense-wise of leaving Switzerland, how are you finding costs in Italy, especially accommodation? Much difference from my itinerary? (FYI for others; I walked 2019)...I know there's variables but I think we have similar style/type preferences & both book well in advance (cancellable) so it's fair to compare. Just trying to garner the effect of Covid & inflation.

Gotta love the ol' meat & spuds you've had for dinner a few times...do your eyes pop when it's put in front of you?
Edited to add;
Enjoy being by the coast again...first time since waaay back in Calais! Bet it seems like forever ago now...

Happy trails.

 

[Bob from L.A. !]

The costs in Italy are extremely lower than Switzerland . Accommodations are a lot less in price as well.
They are understandably higher than what you paid.
I have not had one "bad" meal in Italy. The people here definitely take pride in their cooking.
The only thing I have recognized is a lack of variety in options. Pizza, Pasta, Pork and Pastries. All really good though.

 

[J.Patrick]

My own pilgrimage in late September will begin here in Sarzana on Sept 28th. I am so excited to be following you. Thank you for the beautiful pictures and your notes -- deeply appreciated.