You can see why I love these people. The next day I was behind the wheel again and we were off to Assisi, one of the most visited sites in Italy. Clare, born the same year as St. Francis, became his most fervent follower and took care of him as his health declined. She outlived him by more than 25 years and began an order of Franciscan nuns that exists today as the Poor Clares. The author and her mother at the Basilica of St. Francis Assisi's main attraction is the splendiferous Basilica of St. Francis.
Complete silence is requested there, and the only light comes from hanging oil lamps.
A constant hum or rumble resembling the sound of a waterfall creates a moving, meditative atmosphere. Jewel-like Orvieto Sympathizing with my frequent navigational problems, Iain offered to drive us to Orvieto. It took about an hour on the scenic route, up and down some incredibly steep, curvy, narrow roads and past a string of breathtaking views. The city, glowing like a giant jewel on top of a volcanic plateau, is known for its ceramics, brass and delicious white wine. The streets were crowded with both tourists and locals on their day off, because it was a festa , with banks, schools and many businesses closed.