Day 10: We follow the river valley again today for a very pleasant walk, mostly flat, and stop for dinner fixings en route to our “Casa Vacanze” apartment as they are called here in Italy. We fix an innovative meal with what we have on hand: a jar of pesto, homemade pasta and fresh local sausages we find at a tiny butcher shop in Macenena, and leftover French green beans from last night. It tastes superb! Terri and Judy take advantage of the swimming pool for a quick frigid dip (had to justify hauling our bathings suits all this way.) Tim and Denis do not feel the same complusion. Tim asks a local farmer if he can buy some of his fresh eggs and returns with a gift of 4 freshly laid eggs for our breakfast. Early to bed for tomorrow’s long uphill haul.
Day 11: The walk to Spoleto is much more challenging as we traverse a mountain range and take a very steep descent into the Spoleto valley. We enjoy fabulous views, and finally enter town across an enormous Roman Aquaduct. Some Italian gelato revives us, followed by a leisurely stroll through this gorgeous medieval town. Early bed for these very tired pilgrims!
P.S. Our new walking companions are amazing company. 9/30/2015
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