Acquapendente to Bolsena
15.6 Miles; 7.5 Hours on the trail (Cumulative: 181.8 Miles; 93.7 Hours on the trail)
Leaving Acquapendente
Today we saw many bird hunters & their dogs in the fields.
Gina had a cappuccino pick-me-up in San Lorenzo Nuovo.
Lake Bolsena is Europe’s largest lake created by a volcanic eruption & is Italy’s 5th largest lake.
It is considered among the cleanest lakes in Europe.
Saw another shepherd moving his flock today; but, he had 3 ea. well- trained dogs helping. He commanded them by whistle calls.
The shepherd couldn’t speak English; but, through gestures & making a chomping sound, we figured out he was moving his flock to a different field to eat.
Other sights on the trail today:
Encountered a huge horse riding party on the trail.
Bolsena is a beautiful little lakeside town with a charming medieval quarter.
Entering Bolsena, we passed Rocca Monaldeschi della Cervara (also known as Castello Monaldeschi).
Built between the 11th & 14th Centuries, this fortress was the powerful Monaldeschi family’s residence.
They ruled Bolsena until 1451.
Scenes from Bolsena’s medieval quarter:
Porta San Francesco (St Francis Gate) is the entrance to Bolsena’s medieval village for travellers
coming from Rome
Still heading for Rome with 147.8 KM to go.
Tomorrow’s destination is Montefiascone.
