A Day in Assisi

Assisi is a short train ride from Spoleto. About a half hour. Then a bus ride up the hill. (The term "hill" is used loosely, it may very well be a mountain.) It is absolutely beautiful! There are more churches, cathedrals and religious shrines than you can imagine. Assisi's primary claim to fame is that it is the birthplace of St. Francis of Assisi. Since being here, I've learned that it pays homage to St. Chiara, as well. I have also learned that St. Chiara is also known as St. Clare. If you want to know more, click here.

It was a beautiful day. We had a lovely lunch and the only "less than perfect" thing was that Mark seemed to be coming down with a cold. We had to go into the Farmacia and upon discovering that they spoke "a little" English, had to convey with fake sneezing that Mark needed something for a runny nose. I think their English was a bit more than "a little" and I think they got a pretty good laugh seeing me sneezing and pointing. We did get him some tablets but they seemed to make him a bit woozy. Hopefully, it will be a bit better tomorrow. We still need to see Rome!!

Enjoy these photos of Assisi.