Roma is so very close now. This day brings us to the periphery. But first we have a lot of steep up and down to deal with. It is a day that is surprisingly green.
In spite of whatever aches and pains we arrive at our destination with each day, the next morning we generally feel much better. A good hot shower most days on arrival helps. I have spent so much time in the shower I hope Italy doesn’t have any water shortages.
We don’t manage early starts though. Always seem to take so long to get going. Usually on our way about 9 am. This morning we are delayed by packing troubles. I pack, un pack, repack but can’t get it right. By the fourth time it is feeling better. How can it be that most days it seems very comfortable, fits well. But some days is so wrong.
It is pretty grey and overcast but quite mild. Mid teens expected maximum.
Out of the town and straight into the first steep climb. Initially we pass through country estates. DC makes some doggy friends. The climbs today are ok. We are much stronger and fitter now. Those steep descents though are going to hurt every single time. . 
Today is mostly along country roads, through woods and pretty good tracks. At one park we walk through, we know there must be horses nearby – we see the evidence before the horses. In the words of the little girl: “ma, tutte le cache!”
Towards the end of the walk today we pass through an archeological park. It follows edges of fields and there are boards that document the findings, especially Etruscan burial sites. The last part of the day is of course up. Steep up.
Tonight I have booked a room at a hotel run by nuns in their convent.
So here we are. A pair of atheists who have walked 1000 kms along a Catholic pilgrimage. Staying in a convent. And tomorrow we walk to Roma. Only about 21 kms to go.
Stay: Casa Nostra Signora.
Eat: La Fattoria di Clotilde.
A dopo.
Richo and DC 