Author: Linda

Wild West ~ September 30, 2015

  • September 30, 2015
  • Day 23
  • Caminno Day 12
  • Gubbio
  • 18 1/2 miles
  • Total ascent 2,972 and descent 3,386 feet
  • 8 hours
  • 45-55 degrees

I heard the horses before I saw them. Suddenly, there were two dozen horses on the dirt road where I stood.  To be surrounded by horses was a new experience.  As seen in the photographs, they were most friendly.

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th towards Gubbio


  

Expresso Pots ~ September 28, 2015

  • September 28, 2015
  • Day 21
  • Caminno Day 10
  • Citta di Castello
  • 9 1/2 miles
  • Total ascent 617 and descent 1,253 feet
  • 6 1/2 hours
  • 45-55 degrees

Hot chocolate break. The drink was so thick and rich it tasted like liquid Pot Au Chocolate. The cafe had a wonderful collection of expresso pots. Italian have such a sense of design.

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd leaving towards Citta ‘Di Castello


  

Tobacco ~ September 28, 2015 

  • September 28, 2015
  • Day 21
  • Caminno Day 10
  • Citta di Castello
  • 9 1/2 miles
  • Total ascent 617 and descent 1,253 feet
  • 6 1/2 hours
  • 45-55 degrees

I tell people I am from Washington, DC. If I know them better, I tell them I from Virginia.  All respond, “Virginia tobacco.” Remarkably tobacco is also grown here. Taking a break from gathering tobacco, “Edward?” suggested selfies.

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd leaving Somaia towards Celaba on route to Citta ‘Di Castello