In the morning, we set out from the Basilica of Saint Agnes toward the Church of Saint Andrew on the Quirinal Hill. We had just 4 km to go. Many people joined our group, including nuns and laypeople, some of…
Stage 10: Assisi → Rome [204 km]
We began today’s stage before dawn. Despite our fatigue and the heat, we were filled with joy, because we were going to see St. Peter’s Basilica today. The first few hours of our journey took us through Monterotondo as it…
It had been a long and exhausting day. Rome was already close, but the journey was still challenging. When it turned out that the trail led along a busy national highway, we had to look for an alternative route. The…
We started the day around 6:00 a.m. It had rained during the night and early morning, which made the air crisp and the temperature pleasant for hiking. After the first 7 kilometers, we stopped for a short break for coffee…
We set out from Rieti at 6:00 a.m. The journey was uneventful, but a storm caught us at our first rest stop. The weather changed, and although it didn’t rain afterward, the temperature became more favorable for continuing our hike.…
It was really dark this morning. The first stage was very challenging, as we had to tackle some very steep hills. However, we were rewarded with beautiful views—the last landscapes of Umbria. The high temperatures are still with us. Fatigue…
We began another day of hiking while it was still dark in Spoleto. Even the first leg of the hike was very challenging. The route led uphill to the historic city center, up medieval stairs, and then along a busy…
We set out before sunrise, knowing that a scorching day—37 degrees—lay ahead of us. From the very start of our journey, we were captivated by the beauty of Umbria’s landscape, with its olive groves and mountainous scenery. We divided the…
The final leg of the pilgrimage relay from Assisi to Rome was undertaken by a group from the Major Seminary in Płock, together with the Sisters of Our Lady of Mercy from Kraków—a total of 19 people. Accompanying the seminarians…
Stage 9: Chiusi della Verna → Assisi [143 km]
The seventh day of the pilgrimage. We arrived in Assisi. After six days of walking, it was time for the final leg of our pilgrimage in the footsteps of St. Staś Kostka. After yesterday’s demanding day, today’s route was gentler.…