Via Francigena Day 2 – Farewell to Lake Geneva, Vevey to Aigle
KatieDay 2 of the pilgrimage took us from Vevey to Aigle. Total distance covered: 15.8 miles. Temperature: mid-50s, with occasional drizzle. Much to our frustration, both of us were wide…
Via Francigena Day 1 – Vineyards and Lake Geneva, From Lausanne To Vevey
Lausanne to Vevey Day 1 of the pilgrimage called for a walk from Lausanne to Vevey. Total distance covered: 14.9 miles. Temperature: low to mid-50s, with continuous rain showers. Although…
Via Francigena – Arrival and “Rest Day” in Lausanne
It took over 21 travel hours to get from Florida to Lausanne, Switzerland. During our final weigh-in, Mom and I were proud that each of our backpacks came in just…
Dreaming of the Via Francigena
Why choose a pilgrimage on the Via Francigena now? I love the Navy. I always have, always will. But a 20 year career of active-duty service was always the plan.…