Via di Francesco

Day 19 on the Via di Francesco Up early and on the road by 6.30am – I was prepared for a long day. I made sure I was enjoying the cool of the early morning as I left town knowing that by the time I arrived it would be hot. There were all kinds of…

Day 20 on the Via di Francesco I read these words of the Psalm as I read Morning Prayer Heaviness may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. And so it was, by the time I had got ready and had some breakfast I felt much better about everything. I didn’t have…

Day 21 on the Via di Francesco. This was a day when I woke up after a disturbed night. Maybe it’s the Italian culture of eating a substantial meal quite late who knows. At 5.00am I got up and decided to creep out and pray as the sun was rising. It did not disappoint. I…

Day 22 on the Via di Francesco I was awake again at 5.00am and prayed and packed to start walking at 6.00am. There was a Bar open so I popped in for a quick coffee. A love for Espresso coffee is one of the discoveries of this trip. On the way out of town I…

Day 23 (1) on the Via di Francesco The lad I was sharing my dormitory with was getting up at 5.00am – so on the first day I didn’t have to be up early I was. At least I had peace and quiet to wake up properly and say my Morning Prayers before a very…