Via Francigena Day 25 – Avenza Beach Day + Lucca
KatieDay 25 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage had us checking out the beach in Avenza, and reaching the walled city of Lucca. Weather: sunny, low 80s. The rain cleared early…
Via Francigena Day 24 – Sarzana to Avenza
Day 24 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Sarzana to Avenza! Distance: 12.1 miles. Weather: cloudy, rain in the afternoon, temps: 70s.
Via Francigena Day 23 – Aulla to Sarzana
Day 23 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Aulla to Sarzana, and our first ocean views! Distance: 12.3 miles. Weather: partly cloudy, low 80s. Dad’s Italian book described…
Via Francigena Day 22 – Filetto to Aulla
Day 22 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Filetto to Aulla. Distance: 10.9 miles. Weather: partly cloudy, rain, low 80s. Dad had been clever to split the segment…
Via Francigena Day 21 – Pontremoli to Filetto
Day 21 of our Via Francigena pilgrimage took us from Pontremoli to Filetto. Distance: 11.9 miles. Weather: partly cloudy, low 80s. The 31 kilometer segment from Pontremoli to Aulla is…
Via Francigena Day 20 – Resuming the Route in Pontremoli
Day 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…