First Full Day in Italy: Rome to Lucca by Train

Am counting Day 1, as my first day on  the Via Francigena, which will be Friday 8/29). Spent yesterday after arrival in Rome getting acclimated to the time change and the throngs of people. Stayed Antica Dimora Delle Cinque Lune, a small boutique hotel just a block away from the Tiber River from where I could see St Peter’s Basilica. I took a walk to Trevi Fountain, passing the Pantheon and a massive peaceful anti-Gaza protest on the way. This morning I’m completely caught up on sleep and energy and will continue take the train to Lucca.