Via Francigena Day 20 – Resuming the Route in Pontremoli
KatieDay 20 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage saw us pick up the route in Pontremoli. We’re now in Tuscany. Weather: partly cloudy, light morning showers, low 80s. For some reason,…
Via Francigena Day 19 – Exploring Parma
Day 19 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage kept us in Parma (detour) for a short break. (No lodging availability on several sections of the route.) Weather: partly cloudy, low 80s.…
Via Francigena Day 18 – A Detour to Parma
Day 18 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Pavia to Parma (detour) for a short break. Weather: partly cloudy, humid, high 80s. We’re jumping off track for the…
Via Francigena Day 17 – Garlasco to Pavia
Day 17 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Garlasco to Pavia. Distance traveled: 17+ miles. Weather: partly cloudy, humid, high 80s. A Cranky Pilgrim For a few days…
Via Francigena Day 16 – Mortara to Garlasco
Day 16 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Mortara to Garlasco. Distance traveled: 13 miles. Weather: partly cloudy, humid, high 80s. As the eldest of eight kids and…
Via Francigena Day 15 – Robbio to Mortara
Day 15 of our pilgrimage took us from Robbio to Mortara, and the Abbey of St. Albino. Distance traveled: 12 miles. Weather: clear, humid, high 80s. It was my turn…
Via Francigena Day 14 – Vercelli to Robbio
Day 14 of our pilgrimage took us from Vercelli to Robbio, and from Piedmont into Lombardy. Distance traveled: 14 miles. Weather: clear, low 90s. Thankfully, Mom and Dan’s health was…
Via Francigena Day 13 – Delay in Torino Due to Illness
Day 13 of our pilgrimage was a stop in Torino due to illness. Mom and Dan are both wretchedly sick. There is no chance of us walking anywhere today. We…
Via Francigena Day 12 – Rest Day in Torino
Day 12 of our pilgrimage was a rest day in Torino, the capital of Piedmont. I know - we are off track. But for good reason! Weather: clear, low 90s.…
Via Francigena Day 11 – Chatillon to Verres
Day 11 of our pilgrimage took us from Chatillon to Verres. Distance traveled: 17+ miles. Weather: clear, low 90s. Today was one of those days I hope we’ll look back…