A long day of 29 kms, finishing with a steep climb up to San Miniato.
Last night we saw on the telly some footage of the wild weather that had struck Italy as we battened down in Pisa and Lucca. Flooding, snow, and hail so big it would turn a car salesman into a blubbering mess.
The morning started off looking very grey still, though there was a glimpse of blue sky to the south – our direction. Richo suited up in rain pants and jacket plus pack cover on. DC went for the approach: it won’t rain if I don’t put all that on! For two hours that strategy appeared to work. He then put on his rain gear, commenting that the rain will of course now stop – that also worked.
This is a day mostly off roads after leaving Altopascio. Tracks are all good though there is some mud about.
Mostly we walk through forest, including on stretches of medieval road. We see a lot of horses today, Cross an ancient Medici bridge and follow tracks through farms and by canals.
The final approach to San Miniato has great views, but it hurts.
On arrival the clouds have cleared and we get a glimpse of the horizon and snow covered mountains to the north.
Stay at the convent, including having dinner there. It’s someone’s birthday so there is extra cake going around.
Today we have met two other pellegrini. A rarity. One French, one from Denmark.
Ci vediamo.
Richo and DC 