For the next few days we are having shorter walks to three Agriturismos (farmstays) before we reach Assisi on Friday. Today’s walk was 11.2km and was to Agriturismo Valdichiascio (on the map)
It was market day in Gubbio. Lots of activity in the lower square.
Some negotiations
It was only a short walk out of the historical centre on to the route outside the walls.The Danish contingent were on the move early
And were gone.. they have a 23km day today
Helena had spent the night in the San Francesco Monastery and was very impressed with the hospitality.
In a small square nearby is the statue of St Francis and the wolf. This is the place St Francis tamed the wolf, legend has it, so there is a statue and small chapel to mark the event.
Another artistic depiction in the little park adjoining the chapel
A flat walk until Ponte d’Assi
Some interested onlookers
Artwork along the way
Refreshments and lunch supply stop at Ponte d’Assi
What was to come..
Winding path for the next hour or so
Past farms and gardens
A few testing ascents
Rest stops
Views across valleys...most fields have been harvested and prepared for next year
Striking views back to Gubbio where you can recognise the Church of St Urbano on the peak and some of the large buildings below.
Our accommodation for the night.
Old farmhouse- our window in view
Our host - Maria-Teresa
Very comfortable room with interesting artwork Dinner, bed and breakfast + drinks €95 for a couple.
Grand ensuite
Some attractive nooks around the house
Lots of places to relax in the garden.
Three German couples (from Stuttgart and Munich) with us tonight. We have seen them all at various albergos and B&Bs since Badia Prataglia. We sat with a Dutch couple for dinner, Janet and Sebastian, who started today and will just walk four days until Spello as part of a larger 3 week Italian trip.
M&M
2 comments:
Have just caught up with your blog Meg. Great explorers and adventurers lovely photos. With you in spirit.
Maugie xxx
Another gorgeous day.
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