Less Needy – October 03, 2026

  • #5 San Gimignano – Colle di Val d’Elsa / Vieri’s home Via Francigena Day 5 Travel Day 24)
  • Time: 5 hours 30 minutes / 11.3 miles (66.8 total) / 950’ elevation gained
  • Weather 55-80° / sunny & winds 5-10 mph

Michele is an old school Camino Pilgrim. He’s not seen at cafés, hotels, or restaurants along the way.  He frequents Pilgrim hostels that don’t charge fix prices but asks for donations. Tent camping is one of his option.  Keep it simple.  Be less needy. 

€1 cappuccino vending machine which accepted smartphone payment. It was today’s only option for a coffee.
Michele contemplated buying socks in the next town. I can remember being joyful on my first Camino when I bought a new socks.
Porta Nova

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