Day 9.

My stamina is good, I have my pack sorted, I feel strong. I am powering up steep inclines that continue for 2 to 3 km.

Big blister on my 4^th toe on the left foot today…. I told it to file a complaint with the Italian authorities. 

The walk today was 31km mainly along very quiet laneways. The interesting experience today came once I arrived at the Agriturism accommodation but more on that later.

The Walk to Citta’ Di Castello

Again, I wanted to get away early. I am learning a 31km walk with 1500m of climb/descend can never be taken lightly.

My first task a always is to find provisions for the route; yesterday Monday, all the shops were closed so I needed water, panini and fruit. There was a bar down the road Bar 3 Bis Sri that was recommended. I got everything I needed including a service experience with a very scary (Grace Jones like, but, Italian woman – will I have nightmares?) who wasn’t impressed by my poor Italian.

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