“Ah, America. Mi piacerebbe tanto andare in America” said the barista at the Roxy Café where we had our morning cappuccino in Faicchio. I asked her why, she answered “E un sogno!” I could not disillusion her. I could not tell her how fine life is in Italy, how beautiful the country, how welcoming the people. I told her there are beautiful places everywhere, but no one makes cappuccino as fine as in Italy.
Here is how fast we travel. We reached Telese Terme in time for lunch and a “piede franco” wine, which is to say made from original roots not the transplants from the US when the phylloxera devastated vines in Europe. It was quite good. Here it is.
Next time someone quotes “May the road come up to meet you” I will explain they obviously have never been on a 45-degree uphill road for 8 km, walking into a headwind in the driving rain. All I wanted was for that road to back off. But we made it to Vitulano with a mixture of elation and wonder at the spectacular scenery. It was worth it.
Walking the Via Francigena 
now we know: it’s the drinking that keeps you going!
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That’s 42 km in one go! Including the 8 km road-meeting climb/ in the rain. You guys are amazing. You look happy as you set out. Rest up. Baci Baci
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It was over 2 days
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You make it look amazing and incredibly difficult all at the same time.
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you two….quite something! I love reading these and you bringing us into your walking world for just a few minutes.
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thank you the lovely reads🙏🏼 keep safe and hopefully warmer soon💪🏼🤗
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I marvel at the scenery. Italy is one of the most beautiful countries. Elena
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Walking
Walking the way
Sky cloud wet wind raining
Push hard push the road rising up
Beauty
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”Anonymous” cinquain = CED (obvi!) who neglected to sign in.
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Awesome!
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