After a hectic week of travel in Israel, amazing as it was, it was definitely time to get back on the Slow Travel bus (or train as that was our mode of travel to Assisi from Rome).

We decided to take an Airbnb to have a bit more space, as well as being able to do our washing and relax. Our apartment was just outside of the Porta Nouva. While it was at the bottom of the hill an escalator awaited for the trip up the hill – how civilised.

The very first thing that captured our attention were the views from the town.

Assisi is about the Saints, and coming straight from Israel it had even greater resonance even for a non-Cathlic. like myself.

There were nuns and monks everywehere.

I was struck by how so many people gaze in awe at the religious sites. Continue reading →