On this day we started above the Roman Aqueduct on a dirt road scouted previously by Virgino. We named the road La Cresta Panoramic. It was along the highest point and was a mild but continuous uphill that gently traversed alongside meadows. Here, we were presented views back to Spello, 360 views of the mountains and eventually views of Assisi.
We picnic in a grove of pine trees before we make our final descent into Assisi. My feet are profoundly tired from the days of climbing, walking and scrambling over gravel and rocks. I think my mind was also tired as well. The walk down to Assisi was alongside a regular road and an Italian man driving a Jaguar asked if he could drive us the rest of the way. But we pressed on, earning our Pellegrino certificate for walking the San Francesco to Assisi. Arriving at the gate of Porta Cappuccini which I called “pour me a cappuccino.”
Showered up, I have an Aperol Spritz with Elena by the fountain in the square. Then toured the Basilica di San Francesco d’Assisi before meeting up for our last dinner on the tour.
