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"In each of us dwells a wanderer, a gypsy, a pilgrim. What matters most on your journey is how deeply you see, how attentively you hear, how richly the encounters are felt in your heart." ~ Phil Coustineau,
Mar 25, 2023
Way of St Francis eBook Guide (Via di San Francesco)
Our Way of St Francis eBook Guide, newly released in 2023, is full of information and photos to assist you in finding your Way. In downloadable, digital, PDF format.
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Mar 17, 2023
Assisi, a Sacred Medieval Treasure
Assisi, a sacred medieval treasure and the land of St. Francis and St. Clare is well known by tourists and pilgrims. Both arrive here in droves, and some on foot!
Mar 06, 2023
Our day Ten on the Way of St. Francis from Valfabbrica to Assisi
Our day ten on the Way of St. Francis from Valfabbrica to Assisi was the final leg of our journey, as we pushed ourselves to complete the pilgrimage from Biscina.
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Feb 28, 2023
Day Nine on the Way of St. Francis from Biscina to Valfabbrica
Our day nine on the Way of St. Francis from Biscina to Valfabbrica was a downhill jaunt for 13 kilometers, essentially circling around the Lago di Valfabbrica.
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Feb 26, 2023
Day Eight on the Way of St Francis Gubbio to Biscina
Our day eight on the Way of St. Francis from Gubbio to Biscina was interesting day, full of surprises and a big need for faith that all would work out.
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Feb 21, 2023
Day Seven on The Way of St. Francis from Pietralunga to Gubbio
Our day seven on the Way of St. Francis from Pietralunga to Gubbio was another long day, full of strenuous ups and downs.
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Feb 21, 2023
Day Six on the Way of St Francis from Città di Castello to Pietralunga
Our day six on the Way of St Francis Città di Castello to Pietralunga
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Feb 21, 2023
Day Five on the Way of St. Francis from Citerna to Città di Castello
Our day five on the Way of St Francis Citerna to Città di Castello was a pilgrimage day full of mud and mist!
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Feb 21, 2023
Exploring Citerna, Italy on the Way of St. Francis
Exploring Citerna, Italy was our goal at the conclusion of our fourth day on the Way of St. Francis.
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Feb 21, 2023
Day Four on the Way of St. Francis from Sansepolcro to Citerna
Our day four on the Way of St. Francis from Sansepolcro to Citerna was a relatively easy and flat jaunt, with a steep climb at 8.55 kilometers, through stations of the cross, and a final steep climb up and into the enchanting medieval city of Citerna.
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Feb 21, 2023
Day Three on the Way of St Francis from Montagna to Sansepolcro
Our day three on the Way of St. Francis, from Montagna to Sansepolcro was a forest walk down the mountain to the serene Eremo di Montecasale, followed by an even steeper walk through the forest and a final 4 kilometer jaunt on pavement into the town of Sansepolcro.
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Feb 21, 2023
Day Two on the Way of St. Francis from Pieve Santo Stefano to Montagna
Our day two on the Way of St. Francis from Pieve Santo Stefano to Montagna was a wonderful, long forest walk, on almost no pavement.
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Feb 21, 2023
Day One on the Way of St. Francis from La Verna to Pieve Santo Stefano
The first stage of the Way of St. Francis, La Verna to Pieve Santo Stefano, walks from the Sanctuary high in the mountains, for 15 kilometers to the the town of
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Jan 27, 2023
New Route Coming on the Portuguese Way Out of Lisbon
There is a new route on the Portuguese Way from Lisbon to Alverca do Ribatejo, on the first day. It will shorten the day from 31 kilometers to 26 kilometers, making it much more manageable!
The new route, if you look on the map I provided here, compares the new (in light blue) to the old (in dark blue). The Camino no longer goes through Sacavém NOR Alpriate! Therefore, the pilgrimage traveler must take note that the albergue in Alpriate is now permanently closed!
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Way of St Francis eBook Guide (Via di San Francesco)
Mar 25, 23 11:57 AM
Our Way of St Francis eBook Guide, newly released in 2023, is full of information and photos to assist you in finding your Way. In downloadable, digital, PDF format. -
Assisi, a Sacred Medieval Treasure
Mar 17, 23 05:10 PM
Assisi, a sacred medieval treasure and the land of St. Francis and St. Clare is well known by tourists and pilgrims. Both arrive here in droves, and some on foot! -
Gubbio, Italy, A Medieval Marvel
Mar 09, 23 09:27 PM
Exploring the town of Gubbio Italy a medieval marvel
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