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Begin at the Begin ~ May 4, 2016

  • Wednesday, May 4, 2016
  • Day  4 (Day 1 Camino)
  • St-Gilles-du-Gard
  • Distance 13 1/2 miles (95% on tarmack)
  • Ascent 313 feet & Descent 354 feet
  • Time: 5:45
  • Weather: 45 – 70 degrees, wind 18 MPH, clear blue sky

The only dilemma of the day was deciding to back-track 1/2 mile downhill to begin at the official start of the Arles Route. Is there any question I would not begin at the beginning?

  • Arles – Les Alyscamps with church of Saint-Honorat, the traditional starting place for the pilgrimage
  • Towards Saint-Gilles – Blue shutters
  • Saint-Gilles – Bridge over Canal du Rhône


Fort Imperial ~ October 17, 2015

  • October 17, 2015
  • Day 40
  • Dubrovnik, Croatia
  • 55-70/degrees, sunny

Fort Imperial stood on the high ground becoming a key military position. This former fortress built during the Napoleonic years became the stronghold for the Croatian during the 1991-95 war with Bosnia and Herzegovina

  • 1st Fort Imperial
  • 2nd an American and Korean join me for the 1,643 foot ascent to Fort Imperial
  • 3rd, 4th view from Fort Imperial


 

Familiar Becomes Unfamiliar ~ October 12, 2015

  • October 12, 2015
  • Day 35
  • Firenze
  • 70-78 degrees

Departure brings a rush of emotions. Leaving the familiar. Encountering a long planned destination with all its unfamiliarities. Our trio of friends wish each a bon voyage at the train station for our own destination.

  • 1st Florence Train Station
  • 2nd Snav Ferry, Ancona, Italy


Sunday Stroll ~ October 11, 2015

  • October 11, 2015
  • Day 34
  • Firenze
  • 60-75 degrees

A Sunday stroll across the Arno River was free from the usual tourist trappings. I simply went where my feet lead me. I discovered a cafe with a charming outdoor garden complete with a grassy amphitheater for small productions and a dog park by the Rome Gate.

  • 1st, 2nd Chalet Antana, Bosle Galileo 7, 50125 Firenze
  • 3rd, 4th Regolamento Del Giardino, Florence


  

Jumbo-Tron ~ October 4, 2015

  • October 4, 2015
  • Day 27
  • Assisi
  • 9 miles
  • 55 – 75 degrees

The anniversary of Saint Frances’ death is a huge religious and civil affair. The historic district is filled with priests and nuns. Military guards are posted at every corner. I stood with the “common folk’ in front of the Basilica viewing the mass on a “Jumbo-Tron” screen while religious and civil heads of state filled the basilica.

  • 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th Assisi        

Sound Appealing? ~ October 3, 2015

  • October 3, 2015
  • Day 26
  • Assisi
  • Caminno Day 15
  • 9 miles
  • Total ascent 2,054 feet and descent 1,969 feet
  • 4 1/4 hours
  • 55 – 75 degrees

Cammino Di Assisi in 15 days:

  • Total ascent of 44,033 feet (Mount Everest is 29,029 feet)
  • Total distance of 182 miles (New York City to Boston is 215 miles)
  • Cost excluded transportation to and from Italy:  725 euros / $822 for 15 days; 34 euros / $48 a day

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