Looking forward at the weather it seems each day from yesterday until we arrive in Rome will get 1degC warmer each day. You could tell the change already as we left this morning.
Morning Update
The walk today was pleasant but rather uneventful. There was only one village between start and end and there wasn’t anything of note to see there either.
We did enjoy the quiet walk mainly along farm track and country roads.
About 3/4 of the way to Campagnano di Roma we walked past a recreational park near Monte Gelato (Mount Ice Cream – what an excellent name). There we found a small waterfall and cascades alongside an old mill in use since the 1970’s. It was a pleasant shady place so we stopped and enjoyed a gourmet luncheon.
For this trip I’d downloaded Oliver Twist Audio book and when the trail got monotonous we’d listen to a chapter. We have three days of walking left (two now) and we still had 14 chapters left. So we hit 10 chapters today. Great book.
We also spent quite a bit of time talking about what items in our packs and on our persons that would not make the trip home. I have to admit that I have spending way too much time day dreaming about what items I can throw away. My odiferous shoes are first on my list. All the people on my flight home can thank me later. In a shocking development, Mark had fewer items on his throw away list.
Campagnano di Roma is another fortress town that sits atop a tall steep hill. Translated from Latin, “Campagnano di Roma” roughly means “pilgrim must climb steeply at the end of the day”.
It was indeed a steep climb into town. But we were soon to the top and set about finding our lodging. This would be different in two aspects. Firstly I had neither address nor location. What I did have was an email with instructions. Secondly was the lodging itself.
Tonight we are actually sleeping in a chicken coop – on purpose. Well, a converted one anyway, but there are chickens outside. I hope they aren’t too upset that they got kicked out on our behalf.
We got set up in the coop and set of to walk the town. That was actually disappointing. We found nothing interesting. But we sat outside in a park with a good phone signal and got to video chat with Allison’s brother and sister-in-law. That was nice. It hit me during the call, when they were talking about next weekend’s plans, that we’d be home next weekend too. That will be odd having been gone so long.
Goodnight all!
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Congratulations you are nearly there, sorry for myself that I will miss your blog.
Maggie
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Well good news! I intend to republish it is another form with good video etc. It may take a year…or more. Haha
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In the military they used the term ‘short’ when it was almost time for you come home—-you guys are SHORT! What a wonderful adventure you have been on! It will be great to hear all about it when we see you next! Love you!! Judy
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“what items I can throw away. My odiferous shoes are first on my list. All the people on my flight home can thank me later. In a shocking development, Mark had fewer items on his throw away list.” Shocking, absolutely shocking! /s
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Hi!
Nice waterfalls, terrible wine, funny chickens… great idea audio book!!
When you’ll arrive in Rome, you’ve to eat spaghetti cacio e pepe or spaghetti alla gricia: delicious! They’re perfect with a glass of Frascati Superiore!
Have a nice day
Hug, A.
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Perfetto
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laughed out loud at this comment: “Campagnano di Roma” roughly means “pilgrim must climb steeply at the end of the day”. Yet it seems so true even in Spain. Like the Angel pics on your way into town. Awesome lodging!!
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Hi,
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Hello
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Hi, I have enjoyed watching your trek so much, thank you for sharing with us. It is such an achievement, and one that I hope to fulfil one day! What is your camera? It has done a great job for you. Enjoy Rome, hopefully it will be a bit less crowded than when I have been. All the best.
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The camera is either my iPhone or an Insta360 One R (with either the 360 lens or a 1” lens). They were chosen because I wanted to have more video content and the stabilization and lightweight were a great combination.
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Thanks. I looked up how you get rid of the pole in your videos and cannot get my head around the fact that you just tilt the camera back! The camera still films everything else, just not the pole! I just don’t understand it!🤔
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It’s magic. Haha
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