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Two rest days in Ivrea
As noted in my last post, my plans to make the 35 km walk to Santhià today didn’t work out quite the way I’d hoped. I was still thinking of making the attempt, because the next day it would only be 21 km to […]
So much for an early start tomorrow…
I arrived in Ivrea in good time today, got booked into the hostel which is on the shore of the Dora Balthea river, and then headed into town. After doing my best to trouble-shoot my cellular connection issues here in Italy, I’d decided it […]
Beware of Cave Trolls
The trail led beneath an arch which provided shelter for the main entrance to this multistorey abandoned home. It was surprisingly litter-free. http://flic.kr/p/oQE4w2
Evening view of Ivrea
This was the view out of my window this evening at the hostel in Ivrea. It’s run by the “Ivrea Canao Club” and overlooks the Dora Balthea river. http://flic.kr/p/pv2oKE
Sunrise
The 8th century baptistry and 9th century church are closed off for archeological work and restoration. I was disappointed at not getting to see more than this, but glad to know these buildings are being cared for. http://flic.kr/p/pLPz8c
Breakfast at Ospitalita del Castello, Settimo del Castello
Peter is a very happy pilgrim this morning. http://flic.kr/p/puDQV9
