Viverone lies on the homonymous lake left over from the last ice age, tucked at the edges of the Val D’Aosta between the soaring snow-covered peaks of the Alps and the flat of the Po valley. We are deposited here by car after a non-eventful flight from Washington to Milan. While sorting through our hiking kits and inspired by whatever madness possesses hikers, we decide to walk the 16.9 km circumference of the lake. Good training for what is to come. Our reward came when we sat at a white tablecloth restaurant right on the lake for a very non-pilgrim like meal. Good lord the food is just so good! Off to Santhia tomorrow.
Walking the Via Francigena 
So happy to be following you once again! Safe travels and with our love, Susie and Charles xx
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BRAVI!!!!
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You Two are Too Much! J,L
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AND…they’re off! gorgeous pics – great good luck!❤️
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An auspicious start to another audacious adventure!
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And so begins the tale of Edward&Paula along the Via Fracigena to St’ Peter’s in Rome. We walk with you around the lake and sup with you at the white tablecloth restaurant.. You look fit, beautiful people.
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We’re so happy to be following your adventure again! Happy travels!
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Have a wonderful trip! We will be following your posts with pleasure!
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Godspeed!
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What an amazing lake picture. Enjoy your adventure!
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A wonderful start! You are in the area that 3/4 of my grandparents are from, I wish I knew the names of the towns. (The dominant 1/4 is from Sicily, of which I know more.)
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You go, guys! Following your progress and messages every step of the way! xoxo
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Noa says: “BA BAA ba BA” which roughly translates to, “Go Tayta and Nonno, go!!”
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Sounds like a great start-enjoy!
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Sunset Lake! May you travel more flat land.
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Looking good! Off to a great start!
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catching up on messages and so excited y’all have embarked on Phase 2. i’m looking forward to hearing/reading all about it! And what a stunning photo! YES, the one of you two. And the lake/mountain/sunset is ok too.
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