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Day 2: Pavia – Ferrera Erbognone

If we could judge a Camino from the beauty of the people we meet along the way, so this Camino is already wonderful! Yesterday I was hosted by Guerrino, Irene and the exceptional Marina, a simple family, who made me feel at home, among friends for life… and I don’t really have enough words to adequately express my gratefulness: you shall know that I bring you along with me in my heart!

On the contrary, today, I noticed for the first time the curious and a bit dazed glances of those crossing my way: some of them said hi, some other asked where I was going and some other asked me to pray for them in Lourdes and in Santiago. Mrs. Giacomina asked me to hug the Apostle in her place. And now I am guest of another special family of future pilgrims, but I will write something more about them tomorrow…

Regarding the stage, so far I have walked for 90% of the time on asphalt and has not been a light walk, but the Monte Rosa on my right, more and more well-defined, the paddy fields all around, te first wood and a very nice sandy trail (you cannot understand how it feels good to walk on compact but soft sand, if you haven’t walked for two days on the concrete!) and the lunch with my aunt and uncle made me walk for 30 km today too! In conclusion, I’m ready for a nice dinner prepared by an exceptional cook!

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Day 1: from Milan to Pavia

This morning, at the end, the great adventure began: walking from Milan to Finisterre! Like all the great travels, it started with the first step, in front of the Basilic of Sant’Ambrogio. The beautiful surprise was that I arrived there together with my mum, my first Camino mate, and we found there some other friends: Patrizia and Lino, who contacted me in the latest weeks and I finally met in person! Later Valeria – who will be spiritually by my side -, Luigi – who will soon have his own part of adventure – and Stefano arrived. After some pictures and the last hugs, Stefano and I left in direction of Pavia.

Today, the first 35 km flew away, while we were chatting and we were also joined by Luca who was riding his bike. The weather was nice and the legs worked well… So, some time past 17, we were already facing the covered bridge in Pavia with a red fruits granita in our hands! This first day was one of those that worried me most… so, I am very satisfied! Now, after a quite dinner with a very kind family who host pilgrims in Borgo Ticino, I can sleep and rest waiting for tomorrow!

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