St. Peter's Or Bust!
Just finished three short days, now it's three long ones. Left Tuscany yesterday. Have to admit the cypresses weren't doing it for me. Until I got to Sant'Antimo, that is, with the combination with vines and olives. Gnarly oaks too. Still, I already miss the Mediterranean pines on the coast, clinging sometimes to their cliffs. You know the ones I mean. They don't have branches; instead, arabesques.
That's all, as the shop's closing. The story about the 5 foot viper I saw will have to wait.
That's all, as the shop's closing. The story about the 5 foot viper I saw will have to wait.
posted by secretagentarthur at 6:23 pm
10 Comments:
This is so awesome. I'm doing this one day, just don't know where to yet...
What an inspiring trip! I look forward to the story of the viper!
I too look forward to the viper story! It's a shame Google maps doesn't yet deal in detail with Italy. I've given up on guessing where you are, as most maps show a big blank between Siena and Viterbo (I'm assuming Orvieto's out of the way.) MapQuest shows two Sant'Antimos, neither in logical places for your walk.
The Sant'Antimo I hit was just south of Montalcino (the famous wine place). Now I'm in Viterbo. The signs say 84km to Rome. I scoff, but whimper a bit too. That should have read four short days followed by two reeeeeeally long ones.
Reading your entry is if I’m on the trip too….looking forward to your up coming one. Chrees!
Hey Arthur,
Just donated a little so you can maybe pick up some refreshment or such on your way. I admire what you're doing and wish I could give you a bit more.
Now, hurry up and tell us about the viper!
Peace,
Cie, aka
Cheesy
Keep trudging, you are almost there, this w-e there will be a big Roma vs. Lazio game. I hope to ends civilly.
You are an amazing guy. Very impressed. Thank you for sharing your journey.
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Wow, you are like a modern-day Odysseyus.
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