30.4 walked today
288.2 walked so far
I promised to tell you about the dinner with two French ladies, but you can wait can't you.
We left at 6 from the hostel with no breakfast from a town with nothing open. Luckily we wanted some early miles before brekkie. At 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) we hit the delightful town of Buonconventi with an open pattisserie, not bad for 6.50am on Sunday. Honey and custard croissants downed with cafe Americano followed by cappuccino 😀😀
Then followed a long walk (14km) till lunch. If possible we are not carrying lunch or all our water but only if we know we can buy on the route.
Our final 8 kilometers was mostly uphill and Clare has decided uphill walking in the heat is best left to others.
Although we have never cheated ( Luke) we have decided to be creative with any days over 30kms or on excessively hot days.
Changing the subject
Our dinner was delightful.
Sharing with four we cooked pasta with ratatoue. Cheeses and cold meats with crusty bread and red wine. One of the ladies spoke good English and Clare really does understand a lot of French.
They were walking warriors in their fourth week and planning two more to Rome. They met on this walk in hostels and they walked separately (fasttt) and usually met for dinner.
They thought Trump was a dangerous idiot. They both overtook us at some stage during today.
Knowing no French, I listened, ate, smiled and washed up.
The countryside is beautiful
My blisters are improving
Relaxing with nothing to do except read drink and write.
Still smiling
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