Last year we attempted to walk along a marked path from Verni to Trassilico - both villages which we look at daily across the valley. That time we failed, but a new sign has been put up in Trassilico leading us to believe that perhaps the trail had been cleared.
The path is a very pretty one to start off, with the trees coming into leaf and many spring flowers. However, despite getting a bit further than last year - we reached a small derelict mill which we had not seen - the trail eventually led to a scene of broken trees and big boulders, and, only just discernible, the remains of a small bridge. It had to be our farthest point.
Back down at Verni, we spoke to a young chap tending to his livestock - including a large pig - the only one we have seen in Italy, despite the prevalence of pork on the menu! He explained that the bridge was washed away in the bad storm in October which has caused so much damage everywhere. It did mean however that if we had persevered last year, we might have found the bridge, and completed the trail! Ah weel ...
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| Barbara at the grand gates of the little village of Verni |
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| The mill standing among evidence of great waters |
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| only a matter of time ... |
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| Hopper and millstones still present ... |
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| Dramatic waterfall further up |
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