Today was 14 miles, for a total of 57 miles walked and 1400′ of climbing. The climbing is coming. We are in view of the Appinnes off in the distance!

We left Piacenza, a large city in Emilia-Romagna, and quickly found ourselves on a well-trafficed highway. Not fun!

Our stop for the night was well off the Via Francigena trail, so getting there either involved following that highway for another 4 miles, or staying on the Via Francigena and diverting later on small country roads, but at the cost of a few extra miles walking. Easy choice! We stayed on the Via Francigena, and enjoyed the country miles, before arriving.

Today’s post is short.. Bill’s phone continues to be having difficulty charging. Life on the trail …