The story continues . . .

The train journey from Rome to Assisi was as uneventful as the flight to Rome. As we moved north into more mountainous country the scenery became very different and quite spectacular. Much of the rail line is single track with passing places at stations, so the cuttings in the hills are deep, and sometimes the line runs through tunnels.

Arriving at Assisi, I had this stunning view of the town high on the hillside above the valley and, with the sun behind me, it was very beautiful. The walk to the town took about 45 minutes - uphill all the way - but I did want to walk it, rather than take a bus. I was glad I did, or I would not have seen the views. I wonder how many millions of folk have made a journey like this and walked this pilgrim's way?

I soon found the guest house, high up in the town, and was settled in to my room for the week.

Early this morning, I found an internet cafe, hence this entry.

The plan for today is to follow the footsteps of St. Francis around the town as he would have known it, and I may be able to post again later on. If not it will be tomorrow morning.