Another sweet, cool, misty morning and we were up and on our way into the hills leading up to San Quirico D’Orcia. Misty clouds hugged the lower valleys, while the sun broke through higher up.
Just a few kilometers on our way up in the hills, one of the wineries, Caparzo, offered a pilgrim meal for eight euros. It was quite a bargain but having had breakfast recently and it only been 10 AM I didn’t take them up on the glass of wine and sandwich.
The uphills were very bracing, but the views were as good as any other day on this trip. The morning walk was briefly on a trail, skirting the city, which became a beautiful graded gravel road for a couple of hours.
At 10:30, the temperature was 67. This is a little cooler than what has been in the past. Perhaps the temperatures are changing?
We skirted Montalcino off on our right side. I have no idea what direction is north or south. I’ve heard of the Brunello Montalcino wines before. It was wonderful to walk through its vineyards.
We passed through Torrenieri, leaving the country, gravel roads behind and taking up on asphalt. The road was to Rome, but the traffic wasn’t at all heavy.
The last bit up into the utterly charming walled town of San Quirico D’Orcia was a grueling uphill. But the town, with its three ancient churches, one with a beautiful Della Robbia Madonna, is a gem.
Luke 1:46–49: And Mary said: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my savior. For he has looked upon his handmaid’s lowliness; behold, from now on will all ages call me blessed. The Mighty One has done great things for me, and holy is his name.”
May Mary lift us into the arms of her Son!
Love from your priest,
Fr. Patrick
Thank you for sharing. It looks like it was a beautiful day. Amazing snapshots.. I am wondering what that statue of the two men is.
My daughter, Kim, shared your blog with me which I find interesting to read and for you to enjoy peacefully your walks and the beauty of the Italian countryside, it’s fascinating. Thank you for sharing your journey, the beautiful pictures and prayers for our intentions.
Please pray for my lovely grandchildren, Milo 4 mos. old, who will be baptized 11/19, Scarlett 4 yrs, who was born with nemaline myopathy, a rare muscular disorder, for complete healing, Jayde 9 mos., Miabella 13 yrs, for good health and happiness for me and my daughters, Kim and Lesley, and for peace and the end of war in Israel.
May our Dear Lord protect, guide you and keep you safe.