Walking to a City on a hill

Day 15 on the Via di San Francesco

I had done some research the night before so I had worked out I could get breakfast and just across the road I could pick up snacks etc at a supermarket. It involved leaving the city on an old route which had now been superceded. Guess where I had breakfast?

It was a glorious sunny day and it was so nice to feel the sun’s warmth. The route was very flat until the final hill.

What a novelty it was to not be climbing up and down mountains in warm sunshine.

I stopped in a village to change into my sandals and take off my fleece when I was hailed by a man from across the road. When I went across I discovered this was the diorama of Christ’s last three years IIhad read about. He invited me in and set the commentary to run in English. It was very impressive. He offered coffee, water and cherries. It was a lovely stop on the journey.

I continued on. Today was just a short walk. Even though it was mostly on roads I missed my poles and resolved to get some new ones in Citta di Castello which was tomorrow’s destination.

I had arranged to stay in the guest accommodation of a Benedictine Convent. I was the first to arrive. It was lovely, very peaceful with everything I needed.

I had a look round the village/city which was definitely geared up to welcome pilgrims.

There were also views back where I had been walking for the past few days.

I attended Vespers even though I didn’t understand very much. It was beautiful and very moving sharing this with the Nuns and a few others.

Other than that I had a quiet night.