Quick trip on the train and back in Sarzana. We have a quick look around the main street and piazzas of the old town and second breakfast at a cafe. Wander into the Basilica and manage to get stamps for our credentials. Past the fort (not yet open) then on our way.
Today is mostly easy walking along generally quiet streets through suburban areas. Nice houses and gardens to be seen; olive groves and vines. Quite a few vegie gardens to check out.
There are views to hillside villages and castles and occasional glimpses of the jagged peaks of the Apuan mountains.
We visit some Roman ruins at Luni and then break from the VF path to head towards the beach.
We easily reach the coast but then have a long slog to reach our hotel for the night in Marina di Massa. Rain is threatening and the sun now sets at 5pm with daylight savings finishing on the weekend. We make it just in time to beat both.
About 27-28kms.
Out into the rain to source dinner a few hours later – excellent salad with bocconcini followed by fantastic pizza. One of the challenges after a long day of walking is the mis-match between when my belly wants dinner and when dinner is served. Usually hard to find anything before 7.30 pm.
A domani.
Richo and DC 