Day 183: Ready To Call It A Thru-hiking Year

Pracchia to Croce di Geppe

Distance: 35km


A single stag kept roaring throughout the night. Yet, overall I got quite a descent sleep.


There's really not much to write about the trail today. Plenty of 4WD and ATV tracks in the first half of the day, proper hiking trails with more Ups and downs than in the morning. Most of the hike is in the forest. Only the last bit leading over a rocky slope, offers some decent views. It's also where I pitch my tent. In fact, I even go a bit off track until I find something that pleases me.


After the last couple of days, which have been a bit like fireworks, today, in contrast, has been a pretty down-to-earth day. Also my body feels like a deflated balloon. No energy left. I felt it especially during the climbs. It was hard work. 

So it fits nicely that, two weeks ago, I made the decision that tomorrow Thursday (maybe Friday if I am too slow) should be my last day on the trail this year.  183 days so far on E1 all together. Hald a year. However, there are other things in life than hiking. In fact I will meet up with a friend in Firenze and do a bit of sightseeing and other stuff that I

missed out on the trail. Like eating my first Gelato in Italy. I know, unbelievable. Isn't it.


But let's not get carried away. Tomorrow's another day. And it's a tough one. 


Very limited views for most of the day
Very limited views for most of the day
No more mountains but trees instead
No more mountains but trees instead
The fountain of Pluto. One of the few springs that actually still have water. Good for me. I will have a warm dinner tonight.
The fountain of Pluto. One of the few springs that actually still have water. Good for me. I will have a warm dinner tonight.
Some views at last
Some views at last
Happy with my spot
Happy with my spot
See you tomorrow
See you tomorrow

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