Massa, and Valdelsa, A.D. 927
When back in Wales, Bishop Rhydderch had intelligently divided the journey into one-day walking distances. Their hike from Luni brought them to Massa perfectly by the day’s end. However, he could not be so precise for the whole journey because there were long stretches such as the next one out of Massa. Also, the king’s insatiable curiosity was another factor he hadn’t allowed for.
“Bishop Rhydderch, while it is laudable on your part to wish to arrive in Rome with the least delay, I wish to suggest that the pilgrimage is as justifiable as the arrival. There is so much to discover and appreciate that we could never find in Wales.”
“Ay, Sire, that is true, but there is a long way to go and you said that you did not wish to be away for more than a year.”
“A y
