Day 190: Flower Power

Punta Sassopecoraro to Passo del Termini

Distance: 40km


It was very windy yesterday evening, when I pitched my tent. I was sure, the wind would decrease, once the sun sets. I was wrong. It kept rocking my tent throughout the night, making a good sleep impossible.


Not surprisingly, I wake up early. Tired from the noise of the wind I start packing. Quickly, as the wind chill is unpleasant.

Soon after I hit the trail, which starts with a steep climb up Monte Cucco. It's not on the E1 but despite adding some vertical meters, it is quicker than walking around. And the views: fantastic. However, I can only enjoy them for a couple of moments, before the clouds are engulfing the mountain. Without tracks nor markings, finding my way down is a bit tricky. Eventually, I make it and continue my way south. Markings are mostly non-existent and I have to rely on my phone. With a few exceptions, the tracks are generally in good condition. It's a continuous up and down and I am amazed with what my body can achieve.


Highlight of today: the walking along shallow, grassy ridges. In fact, they are so shallow it feels like on a high plateau. A bit like the stretch between the Nordkapp and Kautokeino in northern Norway. It's a spectacular walk through Alpine spring with millions of flowers in all different colors and sizes. It's a pleasure to walk and I wish it would never end. My plan camping up there gets literally blown away by the wind. So I make my way down, where I quickly find a spot for the night.


Tomorrow is a comparably short day to Colfiorito, where a hotel room with a hot shower is awaiting me. 

On my way to Monte Cucco
On my way to Monte Cucco
Just before the clouds roll in
Just before the clouds roll in
Curious horse
Curious horse
Springtime in Umbria
Springtime in Umbria
As close to a beach it gets. The white thing is not sand but concrete, the lake a water source for cows.
As close to a beach it gets. The white thing is not sand but concrete, the lake a water source for cows.
Walking through the grass
Walking through the grass
Some more flowers
Some more flowers
Snacking
Snacking
Tenting within spring flowers
Tenting within spring flowers

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