Into Verona on the Via Postumia
We have spent the last two weeks moving slowly across Italy on and off the Via Postumia. Our best days are always the ones Andrea ... Read More
Another day another UNESCO site.
Today we passed through the small town of Sabbioneta. It is completely enclosed within Renaissance walls, and has UNESCO status in conjunction with the city ... Read More
Lo Stagno
Normally we find our accommodation through the Booking app. Occasionally, however, the app does not have properties where we need them, so we have to ... Read More
Garlasco to Nicorvo
“We are going to be crossing the Alps, Ruth,” Gord announced with surprise. Where was he for the last week when I was talking about ... Read More
On and off the Via Francigena
For a few days, from Piacenza to Vercelli, we were on a functioning pilgrimage route, though we were moving counter to the flow. The Via ... Read More
Torino
We arrived in Torino early yesterday afternoon after a 30 km walk in pleasantly cooler temperatures. Following a nap I pulled out my electronic map ... Read More
Susa Valley
Not long after Turin everything begins to change as we wind up and into the Susa valley. The riding is only a gentle climb at ... Read More
Grazie Italy!
Tomorrow I climb up to the pass at Monginevro and say good bye to Italy as we cross into France. I do want to point ... Read More
Col de Montgenevre
I’m never really alone, you know. As I started my climb out of Cesana, I heard a plaintive cry, “Wait! I’m coming with you!” After ... Read More
The Longest Walk
This is now Gordon’s longest walk ever. We passed our previous record of 1700 kms yesterday. We both have been so focused on our journey ... Read More