Relatively easy day walking the rim of Lago Bolsena through a mostly shaded national park well provisioned with water and park benches, the essentials in life. Other than the steep climb to the center of Montefiascone moderate inclines, undulating hills enlivened by panoramic views of Lago Bolsena sparkling below us.
This is a dramatically different landscape. A wide valley lies before us to Viterbo, none of the undulating landscape of Tuscany. Here the Etruscans centered their empire 3000 years ago.
Montefiascone has several mentions of Urban V, the first pope to return to Rome from Avignon. It turns out Queen Bridget of Sweden met Urban V at Montefiascone to convince him to recognize the order of Bridgetteens which survive to this day . They follow the Benedictine rule . We are indeed fortunate.
Note from the front: rumors that Paula is having troubles with her feet are alarmist . Evidence notwithstanding her feet are fine, and fully functional.
Walking the Via Francigena 
Ed, Paula, when and at what time do you plan to arrive in Saint Peter square? And when and how do you plan to arrive in Todi?
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Ciao Guido and Anna Paola – we arrive at Rome St Peter’s Square July 1, probably early afternoon. We leave for USA from Milan July 3. We return for Todi July’s 26. We will see you in July!
Edward
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Just gorgeous scenery! Enjoy the last few days!
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Getting so close!! Make sure you are drinking lots of water while sitting on those park benches, please 🙂
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We will be very careful. Love you Hannie
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