Kilometres Walked : 11.7

Monday 5th June, 2023

With Jason feeling much more himself we went to explore the streets of Tirano. When we did some investigating into the town before leaving Oz we were under the impression it was quite a small place and we would be able to walk around it in an hour or so! Well weren’t we mistaken. We only managed a small portion of the town today and still managed to clock up nearly 12km’s. Again the tree lined streets just draw you in and create this relaxed feeling. The residents homes are just beautiful with very cared for and well maintained gardens that are full to the brim with flowers, fruit and vegetables. Winding our way through some back streets we found some very old medieval sections that blend perfectly with the more modern alpine style.

Serendipity stepped in on our passeggiata pomeridiana. Deciding to search for the Municipality Building on the other side of the Adda, so Jason could hopefully learn more about his family heritage on his Mum’s side, we set off after lunch. Casually arriving at the front of the building, no other than The Mayor Franco Spada steps out on the footpath who Jason recognise’s immediately. (They are distantly related) Boldly introducing himself we end up at the cafe on the corner having an espresso with him. What a lovely man indeed. Franco has kindly offered to help with finding out more about Jason’s lineage which has made him ecstaticly happy.