My day began alone at 5:45 a.m. as I wound out of the large city of Piacenza. I spent a good bit of the evening last night agonizing over whether or not to stick around in Piacenza to wait for… Continue reading

I woke today at 6:15 a.m. with the realization that my friends are packing their bags for the day’s journey and I am not. I’ve decided a rest day is in order in this larger city in order to rest… Continue reading

The day began where it ended yesterday – back at the only bar/cafe/restaurant in town. We (the six of us – Andrea, Roberta, Mark, Gord and Francesco) gathered at the cafe just before it opened at 6:30 a.m. to caffeinate… Continue reading

Began todays’s walk at 5:45 a.m. behind Roberta and ahead of Gord (Canadian from Vancouver). The plan agreed to with Roberta was that we would meet at the first bar for a caffe and brioche. Once again, the local Via… Continue reading

I began my hiking day discouraged by another terribly hot night of sleep (not a lot of this) without air conditioning (at least this spot had a fan). At 5:15 a.m., I navigated my way out of Pavia (a large… Continue reading

My day started at 6:15 a.m. this morning from my humble pilgrim abode as I message my host and pass on the free breakfast at 7:00 a.m. (too late for me) and opt for a cream filled croissant and cappuccino… Continue reading

Well, today the monotony of the endless fields of rice, the unsettledness from unpacking and repacking, the lack of connection with others and/or the physical and emotional toll of day after day walking took its toll on me and I… Continue reading

Today began early (5:30 a.m.) as I attempt to beat the Italian summer heat and make progress toward meeting Karen in Lucca on August 7th. I also simply like to watch the sun rise on a new day. It’s a… Continue reading

I slept in this morning until 8:00 a.m. (don’t remember the last time I slept that late) and enjoyed a planned day of rest, reading, writing and reflection. I spent more time in my personal journal today (vs. blog) recounting… Continue reading

Today began early at 6:00 a.m., alone for the first morning of the trip so far as my friend Gabe slept in a hotel up the road in Milan. The early start was needed to get ahead of the heat… Continue reading