After a long bus ride, we finally arrived in Assisi. Now, many people know Assisi from the famous Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of not only animals, but of nature and the environment.
We were guided around by the best guide so far on our trip- Giuseppe…we could literally listen to him speak all day. He led us around to the Santa Chiara and the Assisi Cathedral and taught us that many of the churches were built with the same structure as an upside-down boat. He also shared that the ceiling was painted with a blue night sky because all of our prayers travel up to the sky. Throughout the walk along the streets of the quiet city, everyone could not stop admiring the beautiful architecture and the cobblestone streets.
Watching the sunset around the cathedral was simply breathtaking. Being in a city that is so full and rich in history made us all very humble for our existence. Tomorrow, we head off to Florence with a stop in Sienna for a visit to the Duomo, a museum, and some shopping!
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