For four years, we have been aware of the Saltello road - an ancient road which joined the Garfagna to Modena, passing over the Appenine range. Yesterday, we took the car to Capraia, and set off among the beech forest, now in full young leaf, along this road which is spectacularly well preserved in many parts.
For those in the know, we were hoping to get to the Basso del Saltello, but only managed as far as the Basso della Barca. The word "saltello" implies jumping, and "barca" suggests boats. Needless to say, neither of these were involved in our very enjoyable tramp.
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Our two mountains - the Pania della Croce and Pania Secca seen from Sillico
on the way to Capraia |
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| Unknown purple orchid at Sillico |
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| Unknown pale yellow orchids at Sillico |
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| Pale yellow orchid close-up |
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| Looking over the Garfagnana valley ... |
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| Barbara in front of he same scene ... |
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| The road |
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| On the road ... |
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| ... on the road again |
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| That pesky selfie stick ... |
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| On the way back - the walled town of Castiglione in the distance |
that autoportrait of the two of you is possibly the best picture I've seen of you two. You look united and confident.
ReplyDeleteAnd those ancient stone paved roads, they beat the INCA trail any time.
that was EXACTLY what Bill said re the Inca traill! The path was astounding and the views wonderful. Barbara
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