About Town

Settling in after much travel has meant walking down to Santa Maria degli Angeli to stock up on food and enjoying shorter walks around Assisi. Last evening provided nice light for a picture of the tree growing atop the San Giacomo gate. I've seen a picture of a postcard from around 1900, perhaps earlier, with no sign of a tree. However, in a 1920 postcard it is quite visible, supposedly having sprung up on its own and survived nicely, despite the elements and the uncertainties of time and history passing under it.

Below is a view of the brick walkway connecting Santa Maria degli Angeli and the Basilica of Saint Francis in Assisi, built with donations from thousands who have their names engraved on individual bricks.

It's a fine way for first time visitors (traveling lightly) to approach Assisi, an uphill climb with wonderful views, even on hazy days.

In and around Assisi one encounters many small shrines, ranging from the simple to the detailed, some quite artistic, others with beautiful flowers. Two caught my eye this morning, the first portraying Francis taming the wolf of Gubbio.

The second a more contemporary image of Mother and Child.

Of course, there are other fine things in Assisi that also catch the eye.

It's nice just strolling about town; but, with good weather in the forecast, some walking adventures are on the horizon.
Ciao.