The Way of St. Francis: Ups and Downs on Day One

Pieve Santo Stefano was our destination today, an easy stage according to our guidebook. And I guess it wasn’t too bad, although we did climb 1,700 feet before arriving at this lush green meadow.

The meadow was irresistible and knowing that our feet were not yet trail tough, we enjoyed a snack and the view, sans shoes and socks, while we recharged body, mind and spirit.

Eventually, far below us, Pieve Santo Stefano came into view. It was a good day…a quiet day. We saw just two bicyclists and three other picnicking walkers during our eleven mile/six hour day. The Hotel Santo Stefano has been a good choice for these two weary Pilgrims.

Tomorrow we lace up our boots and tackle a more challenging walk to Sansepolcro.


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3 responses to “The Way of St. Francis: Ups and Downs on Day One”

  1. Jackie Bachman Avatar
    Jackie Bachman

    Ahhhh….so glad you can rest between hikes!

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  2. I is with great pleasure that we can follow your adventures on the way of St Francis. We had planned to do it..but but.. so now we can at least enjoy it vicariously..Buon Camino

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  3. Thank you, James. It is good to have you with us.
    All the best,
    Reg

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