Camino de Briganti – A Saunter I the Bandits’ Countryside- Abruzzo.

Flight from East Mids was fine and although it was late in the evening we were well driven to our first stopover, in a Mercedes Minibus.

Remote it was, but the evening meal was stupendous – This was just the first course.

After that was Homemade Pasta and then plates of grilled meat 🥩! Help…..

We met Paulo on the transfer from Rome and he was to be our guide for the whole trip.

Great guy. And very knowledgeable about our Camino.

The first day’s walk was a quite challenging in places – flooded paths, some mud and a feature all the way – loose stones. All of this was irrelevant. The views were great.

They speak for themselves- this is such an undiscovered region.

The water photo is a place where wild boars indulge in rolling about in the mud when the water level drops. It is also the site of an ancient Oak Tree.

Sadly, But inevitably younger people have deserted the villages we went through to find employment and fulfilment elsewhere.

A tough walk at times, today – walking poles so essential – lots of water fountains.

Old

Old, quaint streets .And an authentic Pizza Oven.

We walked and met good wishes from everybody we met – mainly locals – From our base we walked to a great bar an enjoyed a variety of locally sourced ales.

Then,back to base for Aperitifs and a sumptuous evening meal. Va Bene

WThe Abruzzo is already proving to be both challenging and beautiful – everything is arresting and memorable.