About 15 kms and mostly not so strenuous. Mostly.
Early on in the day we pass through woods of chestnut and oak. Some up and down past autumn-coloured vines, ridiculously picturesque villages, and of course castles. We walk over an old Roman road with ruts in the rocks from wheels. It is a beautiful route. Although still a sunny day we have a lot more shade throughout.
For the first time i am using two hiking sticks, and today the more level walking allows me to better practice my “il Nordic walking”. Starting to get a good rhythm going.
As we get closer to Verres there are two hills to get over. The first not too bad. The last hill of the day though is a killer. Steep, winding, narrow and rocky. I have mentioned previously that we are pretty under-prepared. And once up it is a very steep route down to the valley floor. Very, very steep. Mostly jeep track, or paved in the steepest parts, I know it is going to lead to a whole lot of pain tomorrow. (The photo does not reveal the whole truth).
As we wander into the old part of town for a look around and to go in search of our dinner, we can hear lots of bells echoing through the hills, shortly followed by a procession of cattle right through the streets.
Stayed: B&B Solan
Ate: Pizzeria Carpe Diem. Pizza and salad for DC; risotto and hot chips for me.
Buonasera.
Richo and DC 