San Gimignano to Monteriggioni 2/9/17

2/9/17 Saturday
Day 31

San Gimignano- Monteriggioni 31 km

Cooler today

A perfect walk:
through a 'ghost' village
cool woods
no tarmac
across farms
along lanes.

Up 0500, left 0530 with Spanish girls (at their request).

Met a couple from Boston; Riccardo and I walk with them; I am apparently, the first genuine pilgrim
they have encountered.
We come upon an unexpected and astonishing vista of Monteriggioni.
Newly turned dark fields.
Peaceful.
Meet Spaniards and Italians who have organised a shared dorm (I am sure I will fall off the top bunk!) in centre of town. Meet in the windy square for beers. Hearty Italian Minestrone soup with Jovanna, Flavio and Riccardo.

Stealthily sitting high up on a town wall under a waxing moon.
Distant lightning.
Talking and talking.


5 Drinks
5 Supplies
6 Breakfast
20 Hostel
15 Dinner





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