It was on my "bucket list", but I said I needed to do it before age 70 (the first day climb going south is a tough one!). . . . then Covid came and in the meantime I just turned 71. In my many years of hiking, it has been THE most recommended hike that I have heard about; but unfortunately, it won't be happening in this lifetime!
Did it many years ago. Hot and dry but not especially difficult. I was passed many times by foreign legion recruits from Camp Rafelli (spelling?) near Calvi working very hard indeed; I recall that every one greeted me on the way past.
I thought about it, when I was at the top of my form, decades ago -- when I realised I was hiking as well or better than the PCT veterans, had their respect, and realised I was capable of that too -- but truth is, I just don't like mountain hiking, and that's that. But I do enjoy watching videos of those who love it, thinking, eh, if not for personal taste ...
As of today - I fly out of Tucson to head to London in 65 days! I will be walking from Canterbury to Aosta in 43 walking days with 2 additional rest days, plus 1 night in Canterbury before I get...
Hello all, I am looking for some expert advice. I will be traveling solo and female. I am not totally sure where exactly to start though my tentative plan is to fly into Milan and start somewhere...
An article on the website of The Guardian - new walking routes in the south of Italy commemorating the life of a local saint, Francesco di Paola. The article contains a link to the website of the...
I am excited to pick up our trail from Bolsena tomorrow for a short 3 days of walking. We have done two previous 12 day sections of the Francigena and hope to fill in the gaps this year. (We are...
On the way to Medesano
Got up this morning and spent an hour stretching ... back, neck, shoulders, Achilles’ tendon, etc. Also took my time eating breakfast, provided by the place I’m staying...
On the way to Pontremoli, Italy ... Via Francigena
Short walk today. Okay by me ... last two days were tough. Today was all walking on old Roman roads. Amazing how people...
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