Today we walk through a number of medieval villages and pass farms across the valley floor. We make one medieval village our home for the night. About 18kms.
But first, back through the streets of Pontremoli and across the river. It is market day, and it is cold; 6 deg. Glad I have my lucky grand final beanie!
Then, we have a few kms of busy road to endure. Usually no footpath, and if present very narrow or blocked by parked cars. Fast cars to the left of me; barking, leaping dogs to the right. Maybe it would have been a better idea to catch the train past this, or book the taxi driver to come back. I really hate this time on the busy roads.
The day does improve substantially though. Much of the day we have views over to the mountains. And initially can see up towards Monte Valoria – no dark clouds this morning. We pass through two medieval villages, Ponticello and Filattiera, criss-crossing the valley floor through fields inbetween.
We pass the Pieve di Sorano, and statues.
Then make the steep climb up to Filattiera where we have an excellent lunch of homemade tortellini al ragù in the square.
There is more up and down involved through woods. A couple of easy water crossings, with water. And finally, along an ancient pathway bordered on both sides by stone wall, getting showered by falling leaves and acorns, to arrive at Filetto.
Stay: Gredo, within the old town itself. Very comfortable stay, with the cafe next door, where, after a wander around the old village, we settle in for some cards.
Dinner Ristorante Pizzeria al Pozzo: DC massive steak with chips and salad; Richo chestnut gnocchi with funghi.
Tonight I have left shoulder pain. My biceps tendon is not happy. This is the first time I have used two sticks and my left shoulder is not used to the amount of work it has had over the past week with all the rocky ups and downs. I can barely reach across the table to steal chips from DC’s plate. Need to give it a rest tomorrow.
Canasta: Richo 2, DC 0.
Ciao.
Richo and DC 