Day 34 – Acquapendente

Decision to make.

Either, take the 14 mile flat route, but have to walk several miles along a busy highway…

Or, take the 20 mile hilly route and be safely away from cars.

My sore feet made the decision. Damn the danger. Short route on the road it is.

The video below gives you an idea of what the road was like. Spoiler alert, I survived.

Today, I left Tuscany and entered Lazio. Tuscany was amazing. Some of the best hiking that I’ve ever done. So many beautiful towns.

Unfortunately, the first day in Lazio was not great, but hopefully it will get better.

Radicofani as I left in the morning
Great downhill walk today. Last of the Tuscan hills.
More beautiful Tuscany
At this point I had a choice. To the left, shorter but dangerous. To the right, longer but safer. Left it is.
This plaque commemorates Galileo staying in Centeno in February 1633. He was on his way to Rome to face trial by the church for his writings. He had to stop here for three weeks to quarantine for the plague.
Entering Acquapendente. It’s an okay town. Nothing that stands out.

The Road

Today’s Data

Starting Temp: 58

Finishing Temp: 74

5 thoughts on “Day 34 – Acquapendente”

  2. Are you staying at albergues/hostels that are pilgrim driven? Or is it a mix of albergues and small hotels/Inns?

    Also, are you using a specific app to “follow” the Via Francigena?

    Lastly, I don’t suppose you are encountering many pilgrims, especially due to the season (being autumn).

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    1. I generally stay in hotels. There are albergues, though.

      I usually see about 10 pilgrims a day. Since I’ve jumped around a bit, I have seen different people mostly.

      There is an app, but I downloaded map tracks and use maps.me. I’m just used to it.

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  3. it’s about time we heard from your feet. In several earlier caminos they featured more prominently…. And shoes!… what’s the report from your feet overall?

    How many more days? How are you feeling about that?

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