Awake at just after 06.00.
Routines are essential for Camino preparation and begin the night before by getting all the packing done barring what is needed for the morning. This includes supplements to take after breakfast, socks and feet bag ready, walking poles by the door so they are not forgotten! It’s important to remember any washing that may be hanging around somewhere. After a shave, attention turns to feet preparation which includes massaging Vaseline into toes and any sensitive spots, putting on polyester toe caps ,a dusting of tea tree powder then trail shoes on. Gear on next, then two aluminium water containers to which soluble hydration tablets are added,plus an other litre bottle of water – all placed in day rucksack along with any other bits and pieces after an application of sun cream. Put all electric leads in case – close it , check the room for any forgotten items – take the case to reception for collection by luggage transfer to that evening’ s hotel, then breakfast usually at 07.00 -07.30 . Hoping to be on the trail for 08.00 most days.
Sloways, our travel company booked two taxis to take us upto the summit of Radocafani.
An amazing setting.
The previous evening it was decided to take taxis down from Radocafani as the descent was 500 metres of steep tracks . Not a great distance, but it would help preserve our knees for the next ten days’ walking.
The Beatles :https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=fR4HjTH_fTM&si=Yisa5ZLiwwT0aySQ
Crossing from Tuscany into Lazio.
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