Days 82-84 – Santo Stefano Quisquina to Palermo, Italy – 105km
The weather reports in Italy have often cried wolf, with alarming “Severe Thunderstorm Warnings” resulting in little more than a sprinkle. On this morning, though, the forecast’s bite was every bit as bad as its bark, with a relentless downpour waking me early and carrying on for hours. A lull conveniently lined up with my […]
Days 80 & 81 – Comitini to Santo Stefano Quisquina, Italy – 75km
I’ve been on different branches of the Vie Francigene di Sicilia for more than a couple weeks now, and as I’ve moved along I’ve found myself wondering about motivation. Obviously, a core component of my motivation at this point is simply to cross the finish line, which is so dang close now. The beauty of […]
Day 79 – Agrigento to Comitini, Italy – 26km
Over the course of a ninety-day trip, with only three stays extending past a single night, you end up assembling a wealth of accommodation experiences. Some are perfunctory and sufficient; others are warm and memorable. There are ruined buildings, historic structures, purpose-built complexes, and some places that exist on the continuum between those poles. It’s […]