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Distance: 23.4 km – Elevation +60 m -40 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 35 degrees Today, so different from yesterday. Temperatures were in the high twenties and the town was wakening as I set out to walk through the outskirts of Piacenza, dust carts were busily clearing the previous day’s rubbish and I was greeted by one of the operatives with a beautiful smile as I passed. I don’t know why it should be, but it

Distance: 21.4 km – Elevation +50 m -50 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 33 degrees Fiorenzuola dʼArda was quiet last night when I visited the medieval collegiate church of San Fiorenzo. For supper, I found a small restaurant where I sat at an outside table watching the world pass by as I tucked into a local dish, Anolini di Formaggio, a cheese-filled pasta. I was tired after a long hot day so I retired early. I

Distance: 30.6 km – Elevation +510 m -410 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 33 degrees With a 30 plus kilometre walk, coupled with hilly terrain ahead, an early start was required. I was up and about by 6.00 am and on my way out of the town by 7.00 am. My body was beginning to adjust to the high summer temperatures and it seemed a little cooler as I reached the open countryside. It was an

Distance: 29.7 km – Elevation +1420 m -800 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 34 degrees Breakfast was not available until 8.00 am at the Hotel Salus and not wanting to wait until that relatively late time I was away from the hotel by 5.30 am. I found my way through the deserted town with just the bark of a dog to keep me company. I followed the trail I had plotted the evening before and soon

Distance: 28.8 km – Elevation +770 m -1120 m Weather: Sunny. Temperature: High 36 degrees I slept really well and woke in time for breakfast at 7.00 am. Andrea was waiting for me as I descended the stairs and after I had I tucked into and enjoyed a very good breakfast, I signed the guest book and paid for the room, 16 euros. Andreas provided a stamp for my pilgrim credential and after saying goodbye I