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 gathering. We also met Virginio’s family – wife & 3 littles. Walking from lunch was rolling hills, downhills fairly gravely. We had one of us fall and go to the ER, we are waiting to hear about the outcome.
From the guides: The thick woods of the Cimini Mountains have always been a natural obstacle for travellers. Even the brave Romans would not dare to cross them directly but preferred to take longer but safer routes. Fortunately, times have changed, and the crossing of this area is easier today. The beauty of the natural reserve abounds in its rewards: chestnuts, oaks, maples, and the lush “depressed” beech forest of Mount Venere surround the lake of Vico. The Etruscans, by excavating an incredible underground tunnel to drain the water and create a fertile territory for agriculture, artificially modified the shape and size of the lake.
Where we Hiked
Rest of day
We were worried about Tom’s sister who had got injured. It was a big of a trick to get a car up the trail, the guide and one other carried her down. Then once in the car, the guide had to drive it in reverse. At the ER, the x-rays confirmed fracture. Trying to navigate the medical experience here, and figuring out how to get her back home asap. We spent the rest of the day in Viterbo walking around the town as only two people were allowed at the hospital.
