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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,
Feb 11, 2026
Day Twenty-Three on the Way of St Francis, Monte Sacro to Rome
Our final day on the Way of St. Francis from Monte Sacro to Rome was a joy-filled jaunt on mostly bike paths and pedestrian ways, winding gracefully into the heart of the Eternal City.
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Feb 10, 2026
Day Twenty-Two on the Way of St. Francis, Monterotondo to Monte Sacro
Our Way of St. Francis from Monterotondo to Monte Sacro on day twenty-two was much shorter than the prior day, and surprisingly rural for the first 12 kilometers of the stage.
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Feb 07, 2026
Day Twenty-One on the Way of St Francis, Ponticelli to Monterotondo
Our Way of St. Francis from Ponticelli to Monterotondo on day twenty-one was a very long, and for me, somewhat boring day on gravel lanes and quiet country roads, with few points of interest and few towns.
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Dec 30, 2025
Day Twenty on the Way of St. Francis Poggio San Lorenzo to Ponticelli
The Way of St. Francis, from Poggio San Lorenzo to Ponticelli, is another long jaunt through the rural Italian countryside. It is a perfect day to reflect.
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Dec 27, 2025
Day Nineteen on the Way of St Francis, Rieti to Poggio San Lorenzo
The pilgrimage Way of St. Francis from Rieti to Poggio San Lorenzo offers a long, pastoral journey on day nineteen.
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Dec 21, 2025
Rieti Italy ~ The Sacred Valley where St. Francis Found Refuge
Rieti, Italy ~ The Sacred Valley where St. Francis Found Refuge and Inspiration
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Dec 18, 2025
Day Eighteen on the Way of St Francis, Poggio Bustone to Rieti
Our day eighteen on the Way of St. Francis from Poggio Bustone to Rieti was a pleasant descent into the famous Rieti Valley where St. Francis spent a significant amount of time and received inspiration.
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Dec 15, 2025
Day Seventeen on the Way of St. Francis, Piediluco to Poggio Bustone
The Way of St. Francis from Piediluco to Poggio Bustone on day seventeen is another day where you will dig deeply into your physical capabilities.
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Dec 13, 2025
Spoleto, Italy ~ My Walk Through Umbria’s Hidden Jewel
Spoleto, Italy, with its timeless allure, stands out as perhaps my favorite destination among all the towns we passed through on the Way of St. Francis.
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Dec 12, 2025
Day Sixteen on the Way of St Francis, Macenano to Piediluco
Our day sixteen along the Way of St. Francis, from Macenano to Piediluco was all about water!
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Dec 10, 2025
Day Fifteen along the Way of St Francis, Spoleto to Macenano
Our day fifteen along the Way of St. Francis from Spoleto to Macenano was full of surprises!
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Dec 06, 2025
Day Fourteen along the Way of St Francis, Poreta to Spoleto
Our day fourteen on the Way of St Francis, from Poreta to Spoleto was another challenge, with strong climbs, more historic Italian villages to visit and a not-so pleasant finish into Spoleto.
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Nov 22, 2025
Day Thirteen on the Way of St. Francis ~ Trevi to Poreta, 12 Km
The Way of St. Francis from Trevi to Poreta, on day thirteen is a short, sweet stage, with significant climbing once again.
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Nov 19, 2025
Day Twelve on the Way of St. Francis from Spello to Trevi
Day Twelve along the Way of St. Francis from Spello to Trevi is less difficult compared to other stages, but because of it, it is also a less appealing stage!
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Oct 23, 2025
Day Eleven on the Way of St. Francis from Assisi to Spello
Our day eleven along the Way of St. Francis, from Assisi to Spello was a strenuous climbing day, a gain of 952 meters (3123 feet) over 6.7 kilometers.
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