Rest day in Pontremoli and rest is exactly what we needed after our long exhausting walk yesterday. Our air b&b apartment was the perfect place. Charlotte forgot to turn off the alarm on her phone, so we got some early morning music. It didn't keep us from sleeping until after 10h. Except for Cindy. She was the early bird. By the time Charlotte and I got up, she had already been to the shop for breakfast. What an angel!
Our clothes were full of sweat and dust. Luckily, the apartment has a washing machine. Drying is a tricky operation, because the drying rack hangs out off the window on the second floor. Drop something and you might never get it back. Charlotte pranked me by saying my clothes had fallen. She kept her best jokes for last. Our legs were very happy with laying down and our skin thanked us for staying out of the sun. It was again more than 30 degrees. I took the time to book my accommodation for the next week, Cindy was brave and went for a walk, Charlotte was even braver and tested the tv. Around 15h, we went to the local supermarket Eurospin to buy some food. On every rest day, I check my fundraising for Make a Wish. It always makes me happy. Thank you again and again for the support. We have almost raised the amount I dreamed off beforehand. It will allow Make a Wish to make another special dream of a child with a life threatening illness come true. Would you also still like to help? That's fantastic! Lots of hands make lots of things possible. Check the website https://www.inactievoormakeawish.be/fund.../dimitri-lanssens Pontremoli is a beautiful medieval city. Leaving without taking the time to visit would be a shame. Especially today, because it was the annual Medievalis festival. Then the whole town comes to life with medieval shows, markets, food and so much more. Around 16h, we headed for the center. First we went to the tourist office for our pilgrim stamp. It was a really nice one with a print of the labyrinth which can be found in a sandstone slab in the church of St Peter. Then there were some things we really wanted to do. I had to withdraw cash, check. Cindy wanted to visit a bookstore, check. Charlotte wanted to drink aperol, check. It was great to wander around the narrow streets. At the highest point, there is a castle. We didn't visit because of our tired legs and the entrance fee. Instead, we visited the cathedral and watched a medieval concert in the square in front. Lots of people were dressed as in medieval times. We couldn't resist a nice gelateria. Before we knew, it was time for dinner. Not easy to find a good place, but in the end we had amazing food in a park under some cosy lights. When we walked home around 21h, a lady was playing harp in the streets. The festival would continue until late, but we have to get up early tomorrow. Cindy and Charlotte will walk to the left and go to the railway station. I will walk to the right and start the 32km hike to Aulla on my own. I feel sad the girls have to leave. I couldn't have wished for better hiking buddies. But I will continue, Rome is waiting for me!
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