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This past May, I had the good fortune to lead a group of hikers from Lucca to Siena, Italy, on the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim trail. It is one of the most beautiful stretches anywhere to hike. It’s historic, loaded with natural beauty, and because Tuscan towns are on hills, it’s strenuous. There are long sections with wide-open vistas, but little shade.
This past May, I had the good fortune to lead a group of hikers from Lucca to Siena, Italy, on the Via Francigena, an ancient pilgrim trail. It is one of the most beautiful stretches anywhere to hike. It’s historic, loaded with natural beauty, and because Tuscan towns are on hills, it’s strenuous. There are long sections with wide-open vistas, but little shade.