We caught the train from Florence to La Spezia and then a local train to Pontremoli. At this small town we had to buy something to carry for lunch and we needed to get our pilgrim passport stamped. The food was fine (cheese and tomato pane). We walked for an hour to find a nun to stamp our Pilgrim Passport that would show our stop in Pontremoli - without luck.
There was nothing to do except to just start walking. We had chosen the easier of the two possible routes today to ease us into the exertion needed in future days. This meant walking to local road that wound down the river valley.
Sounds idyllic!
The road was busy and there frequently stone walls or precipices on both sides.
Still, for day one, we enjoyed the adventure in a foreign land.
Having a map and GPS on our phone meant we found our hotel easily. A shower, an lie down, an explore of the town ( sans backpack) and then a beer and the world is fine
Still smiling
Love the smile on your faces. The weather seems t be glorious. Lots to see and do if excited for you and what you'll discover.
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