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VF Day 7 & 8: Our First City in Italy – Aosta

VF Day 6: I’m Hungry and I Don’t Want to Talk About It

Hiking the Via Francigena Day 4 & 5: Our Highest Pass

VF Day 3 & 4: Hiking the Swiss Alps

The Via Francigena Day 2: A Typical Day

VF Day 1: Jet Lag, Eminent Rain, and Walking

It was Supposed to be an Easy Flight…

Reflections After a Long Distance Hike – 3 Changes for Next Time

Ohio Camino Day 7, The Final Day

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