A view from a high place.Each time we take a bus, there are anxieties: will it come? Is this the right place to catch it? The blue sign Ed is perusing so intently indicates a bus stop, and yes, it did come. When we catch a train, we know where the station is, but still wonder if we read the schedule correctly. In the little towns where we are walking, there’s usually only one or two trains or busses per day. So far we’ve been very fortunate!Our reward is a manageable walk of 8 to 12 kms through the beautiful landscape of Tuscany, touched by the golden highlights of autumn.At the hill town of Gambassi Terme we prepared for the next day’s walk into San Gemignano.Evening light from our window.Morning mists from our window the following day. San Gemignano is famous for 71 towers (15 remain today) built to show off the wealth of their 12th and 13th century owners. The age of the town belies is New York City-like skyline. Occasionally we must walk along the roadway, which, given the speed and heedlessness of Italian drivers, is a hair-raising undertaking.Another famous hill town is Montereggione, built and fortified by Siena to protect Siena’s flank. The Canadian couple in this photo took a picture of Ed and me climbing doggedly up the steep hill toward the north-facing town gate (there are only two gates in the wall.)Here we are. The photo doesn’t really do justice to the steepness of the hill; maybe 30 degrees for 300 meters (my estimate).
I am writing this post on October 10 from Siena, a world class city of historical and artistic significance. We enjoyed our last “rest day” in Siena and tomorrow will begin a series of nine walking days before the final approach to Rome.
We really enjoy reading about your camino. Each morning I find myself searching my emails to see if there is a new blog for me to read first. Glad you are both doing well. Stay safe and keep writing!
We really enjoy reading about your camino. Every morning I find myself searching my emails to see if there is a new blog for me to read first. Glad you are both doing well. Stay safe and Keep writing! Love Donna and Tom
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You are both amazing! Great pictures. Can’t wait to read the book when you are done! Praying for your safety. Hope to see you when you get back. ❤️🙏
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We really enjoy reading about your camino. Each morning I find myself searching my emails to see if there is a new blog for me to read first. Glad you are both doing well. Stay safe and keep writing!
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We really enjoy reading about your camino. Every morning I find myself searching my emails to see if there is a new blog for me to read first. Glad you are both doing well. Stay safe and Keep writing! Love Donna and Tom
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