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Rome on a Saturday part 1
Galleria Doria Pamphilj We start the day with a visit to Galleria Doria Pamphilj which has a collection of the family’s art gallery. It is stunning!Close! Buy this is a Caravaggio…
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Rome on a Friday
Carvaggi-noBeen in Rome for a day and a half now. We are 0 for 3 getting a look at Caravaggios. First try was at the Basilica Parrocchiale di Santa Maria…
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Hike Day 14: Isola Farnese – Roma
Today we arrived to Vatican City. We started in Riserva Naturale di Monte Mario, which gave us an amazing view of where we are headed. A short walk of 3.5mi gets us to Piazza Pio XII.
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Hike Day 13: Campagnano – Isola Farnese
Ooooh weee! Nearly 14 miles today with 1377ft elevation gain. The Campagna Laziale (Latium countryside) offers a beautiful landscape before entering the Veio natural park. The long panoramic way to Isola Farnese is interrupted by the village of Formello. The well-preserved historical centre gives the opportunity for a nice break before crossing the hills where once stood the ancient town of Veio, strong and powerful rival of Rome till the 4th century BC.
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Hike Day 12: Monterosi – Campagnano
Today was a mentally challenging day. We knew it was going to be a hot day and we would be hitting the trail a bit later in the day.
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Hike Day 11: Vetralla – Sutri
Today’s hike was amazing. Will add more detail after a shower and maybe a swim in the lake (or maybe not). Anyway, here’s a photo dump Torre di Orlando From…
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Hike Day 10: Viterbo – Ronciglione
Today was our largest elevation gain 2139ft. It was about 10 miles. 7 miles a steady climb. Then we had a picnic in a place where many Italian families were…
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Hike Day 9: MONTEFIASCONE – VITERBO
Today’s hike was much easier than yesterday’s but more exposed / hot — 10mi and 450ft elevation gain. It is our 28th wedding anniversary today and it was a nice…
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Day 8 Montefiascone & Catch up photos
Pictures up until now Exploring
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Hike Day 8: BOLSENA – MONTEFIASCONE
Part of the day, thru forest Today was about a 11mi hike with 1800 elevation gain. Time passed slowly for me, as I am a bit under the weather — but…