Day 15 - Troia

Definitely my favourite place thus far. Even a hint of marble on the footpaths. Only negative is that all the bars seem to have been replaced by upmarket pastry shops with very sweet pastries on offer. I know someone who would likes pastries a lot. 

Massive change in conditions on the path now that I’m through the mountains. Temperatures a lot hotter, a lot earlier so I’ll start at six tomorrow, plus I have a long day so best to break the back of it. I know, it doesn’t get any more exciting than this. 




And of course, the sweet smell of…

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  1. Vic24 October 2024 at 16:13

    I suspect I would have enjoyed those pastries, Frank!

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