{"id":54083,"date":"2025-10-14T09:36:11","date_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:36:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/?p=54083"},"modified":"2025-10-14T09:36:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T16:36:11","slug":"via-francigena-trek","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/via-francigena-trek\/","title":{"rendered":"Via Francigena Trek!"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_54084\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54084\" style=\"width: 378px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-13.jpeg\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-54084 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-13.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"378\" height=\"504\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-13.jpeg 378w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-13-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-13-150x200.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 378px) 100vw, 378px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54084\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The start of the Via Francigena<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><strong>Written By Eva &amp; Ben<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Since leaving Centro Panta Rei, we have embarked on a four day trek on the Via Francigena through Tuscany! We got to stay in small towns and the city of Siena. During the trek we had amazing views and beautiful scenery. We got to make bread, see a medieval village, learn about Italian plants, and explore the towns!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What were three of the top highlights this week?:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>We got to spend time in our first big cities of the trip and it was exciting to sightsee and do some shopping. As well as getting great food and gelato.<\/li>\n<li>On our last day of the trek we walked alongside the beautiful Elsa river. The water was so blue and vibrant, and there were parts where we stepped across the water on stones!<\/li>\n<li>Everyday we would walk to and stay in a new location which is a great way to see new places! Our accommodations ranged from an hotel in a bigger town, to an Abbey in a tiny roadside town with about four other buildings, to urban campsites with small cabins!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is something you or the group is challenged by this week?:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The trek was physically challenging for all of us. We went from staying at one place for a full week to walking everyday up to about 10 miles. The group did a great job, with a minimal amount of complaining and good energy through all the walking. Another challenge none of the group was very prepared for was packing and unpacking daily. It took some getting used to, but by the end, most of us knew where things fit best and could pack fairly fast.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&#x1f30e; What are you most grateful for this week?:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Next week is set to be amazing. The group gets to settle down in Florence, the first large city of the trip. We can\u2019t wait to visit the Ufitzi, and are especially excited to see the Statue of David. Many have already been planning good dining spots and fun activities to do. Some are looking forward to relaxing by getting massages or manicures, if time allows. Others are ready to hit the gym and go on beautiful runs through Florence. Overall, next week is going to be a blast! The group can\u2019t wait!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54085\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54085\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-14.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54085\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-14-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-14-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-14-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-14.jpeg 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54085\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Walking under a church<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54086\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54086\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-15.jpeg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54086\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-15-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-15-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-15-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-15.jpeg 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54086\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Medieval tour guide with Aidan<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54087\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54087\" style=\"width: 225px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-16.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54087\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-16-225x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-16-225x300.jpeg 225w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-16-150x200.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-16.jpeg 378w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54087\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Crossing the Elsa River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54088\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54088\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-17.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-54088\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-17-300x225.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-17-300x225.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-17-414x310.jpeg 414w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-17-150x113.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-17.jpeg 504w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54088\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Waterfall at the Elsa River<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_54089\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-54089\" style=\"width: 150px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-18.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-54089\" src=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-18-150x150.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-18-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-18-300x300.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/carpediemeducation.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Terra-2025-18-96x96.jpeg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-54089\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Siena Cathedral<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Written By Eva &amp; Ben Since leaving Centro Panta Rei, we have embarked on a four day trek on the Via Francigena through Tuscany! 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