Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
Episode 382:
ℹ️ This stretch from Trevi to Poreta might not look like much on paper—but it delivers everything we’ve come to expect from the Via di Francesco: rolling hills, quiet gravel paths, endless olive groves, and enough elevation to keep things interesting.
Midway through the day, we make a peaceful stop at the Eremo di Francesco—a place that naturally slows you down and invites reflection, whether you planned for it or not.
What we didn’t plan? Lunch.
Turns out, “we’ll find something along the way” is not a solid strategy out here. So we keep walking… a little hungrier, a little more aware that eating when you can is less of a suggestion and more of a rule.
But just when we’re running low on energy, we get an unexpected surprise ride into Poreta—one of those perfectly-timed moments of kindness that reminds you what this journey is really about.
We arrive tired, dusty, definitely hungry—but grateful. Another day closer to Rome.
#pilgrimage #slowtravel #umbria #adventure #bucketlist
📍 STATS FOR THIS STAGE:
📍 Route: Trevi to Poreta
🥾 Distance: 12.24km (7.6 miles)
📈 Elevation Gain: 391 m (1,283 ft)
📉 Descent: 433 m (1,421 ft)
🥾 ABOUT THE VIA DI FRANCESCO:
We’re walking the Way of St. Francis from Assisi to Rome—one step, one story, and occasionally one questionable decision at a time.
🎥 WATCH THE FULL SERIES:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG--HvVXwJoUo2PklPagA0zBlX0VY1kXX
👍 If you enjoyed this video, make sure to like, subscribe, and follow along for the rest of the pilgrimage.
💬 Have you ever skipped a meal on a hike and regretted it instantly? Let us know in the comments.
🔗 GEAR + RESOURCES:
Packing Blog: cruisinwiththecolemans.com/what-do-i-bring-on-pilgrimage
Guidebooks and Apps we are using:
Cicerone Press Sandy Brown Guide: amzn.to/4kZXgjp or 15% off the Via di Francesco guidebook on
cicerone.co.uk by using code: CRUISIN15
Gaia GPS: apps.apple.com/us/app/gaia-gps-mobile-trail-maps/id1201979492
Map My Walk Fitness Tracker: apps.apple.com/us/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492
#slowtravel #pilgrimage #italytravel #pilgrimlife #saintfrancis
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Episode 382:
ℹ️ This stretch from Trevi to Poreta might not look like much on paper—but it delivers everything we’ve come to expect from the Via di Francesco: rolling hills, quiet gravel paths, endless olive groves, and enough elevation to keep things interesting.
Midway through the day, we make a peaceful stop at the Eremo di Francesco—a place that naturally slows you down and invites reflection, whether you planned for it or not.
What we didn’t plan? Lunch.
Turns out, “we’ll find something along the way” is not a solid strategy out here. So we keep walking… a little hungrier, a little more aware that eating when you can is less of a suggestion and more of a rule.
But just when we’re running low on energy, we get an unexpected surprise ride into Poreta—one of those perfectly-timed moments of kindness that reminds you what this journey is really about.
We arrive tired, dusty, definitely hungry—but grateful. Another day closer to Rome.
#pilgrimage #slowtravel #umbria #adventure #bucketlist
📍 STATS FOR THIS STAGE:
📍 Route: Trevi to Poreta
🥾 Distance: 12.24km (7.6 miles)
📈 Elevation Gain: 391 m (1,283 ft)
📉 Descent: 433 m (1,421 ft)
🥾 ABOUT THE VIA DI FRANCESCO:
We’re walking the Way of St. Francis from Assisi to Rome—one step, one story, and occasionally one questionable decision at a time.
🎥 WATCH THE FULL SERIES:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG--HvVXwJoUo2PklPagA0zBlX0VY1kXX
👍 If you enjoyed this video, make sure to like, subscribe, and follow along for the rest of the pilgrimage.
💬 Have you ever skipped a meal on a hike and regretted it instantly? Let us know in the comments.
🔗 GEAR + RESOURCES:
Packing Blog: cruisinwiththecolemans.com/what-do-i-bring-on-pilgrimage
Guidebooks and Apps we are using:
Cicerone Press Sandy Brown Guide: amzn.to/4kZXgjp or 15% off the Via di Francesco guidebook on
cicerone.co.uk by using code: CRUISIN15
Gaia GPS: apps.apple.com/us/app/gaia-gps-mobile-trail-maps/id1201979492
Map My Walk Fitness Tracker: apps.apple.com/us/app/map-my-walk-walking-tracker/id307861492
#slowtravel #pilgrimage #italytravel #pilgrimlife #saintfrancis
Subscribe for more pilgrimage stories, spiritual journeys, and Italy travel adventures from our continuing Via di Francesco travels.
🥾 Our favorite hiking gear: amazon.com/shop/cruisinwiththecolemans
🛒 Check out our Amazon Affiliate Storefront at: amazon.com/shop/cruisinwiththecolemans
All the products listed on our storefront are items we use and love!
🎵All other music is from EpidemicSound. Say That You Won't Go (Instrumental Version) - Loving Caliber; There's a Heatwave (Instrumental Version) - Siine; Ancient Rome - Cercles Nouvelles
🎶 Subscribe to Epidemic Sound to get great music for your channel!
epidemicsound.com/referral/lfwrab
📸 All photos and videos are taken on an iPhone 15 Pro Max, 18 Pro Max, or GoPro Hero 12 Black with Mic Mod and Hollyland Lark M2 microphones.
©️2026 Cruisin’ With The Colemans, All Rights Reserved
*This channel is for entertainment purposes only. We are not experts and are not making recommendations. We share our opinions and what works for us, but you should do your own research and make your own decisions.
*We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites.
