Today was 11 miles. Our final total for the Via Francigena is 261 miles. No more to add, this trip.
Today was certainly a mix of quiet trails
and very busy metropolitan streets. While a shot or two of these busy streets might help to give you a sense of what it’s like, I simply couldn’t do it.
In large cities, there are (at any given time) dozens of paths the Camino could take; alleys, side streets, shoulders, main streets, etc. Street names may or may not exist and trail signs may or may not exist. What does exist is a cacophony of signs, stickers, etc., overloading your senses.
Your job is to find the right path and/or markings while not being hit by other pedestrians, cars, buses, etc. Also, to not fall into potholes, trip on curbs, tree roots, and more.
Eventually, you are taken to a city park trail and see this. 
And, with a bit more in-city walking, you see this:
The Piazza San Pietro! We’ve arrived!
More to come in the next few days as we explore this city and recover a bit.
I have sooooo loved following you on this journey! You both are simply remarkable!
Every evening has been spent ready about your day. Now what am I going to do?
I look forward to more stories upon your return.
Ciao
With love and Hugs
Lisa and Dic
Hi Lisa, thanks for following us in this adventure! Italy is a beautiful country with great food, amazing people, and (if we drank), excellent wines. Perhaps Italy will be on your list for another adventure, like Spain/ Portugal was. Regardless, you two are great adventurers, yourselves. Take good care and we’ll see you back in 925 land.
My Camino heroes! So happy for you that you made it each in one piece! I too have enjoyed your journey, the pictures, the comments and being there alongside of you. You can continue to add more pictures as you wish and we will love them. Just as I love you.
Greetings Willow. Can’t wait to get back and hear and perhaps help with YOUR next adventure. You’re carrying a big burden right now. We think you need a Cruz de Ferro in your future. Love, Bill and Diane
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Congratulations, Pilgrims! You are our heros. Enjoy Rome and your time in Milan with Ale. DO send a photo! We’re in Moscow with just 4 more days on this train challenge. Then we have a month in Berlin and Poland, which looks to be the highlight of this adventure. See you back in San Ramon mid October.
Greetings Sue and Dan! You two will have sone sneezing stories to two on your return. We can’t wait! Enjoy the last stages of your journey. These adventures end too quickly