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Europe » Italy » Umbria » Assisi February 12th 2006

Ieri, siamo andati a Assisi. It was lovely. And it was the first of a bunch of trips our program is taking us on, so the transportation was free! well.. kind of. pre-paid would probably be more accurate. Assisi is in Umbria which is a region in the center of Italy, directly north of Lazio, the region that Rome is in. Umbria is really really popular, Perugia is in Umbria and i'm pretty sure there was a movie made about it. So it wasn't too far away, it was something like two hours on a bus. i'm not totally sure because i slept the whole way there and back, buuut as far as i know it wasn't too far. So Assisi is well known for the church of San Francesco and the church of Santa Clara, ... read more

O'Assisi

Europe » Italy » Umbria » Assisi February 12th 2006

Me and Assisi

It was exactly my month "anniversary" yesterday. (sigh) abt 3 more months to go. Even with the slowness of time here, the weeks are going by so fast. So, I've realized I'm not very prompt in writing in my Travelblog. And it isn't so much that I'm ridicously busy or traveling everywhere. I remain in Rome for about an month. With only a few trips here and there to the Historical Center or walks in the Park, I feel I'm only just beginning. I'm quite overwhelmed alone with what's found here in Rome. The moment I start to take for granted the beauty of Italy, someone shoot me. I'm not sure how I'll be able to squeeze all of what I've done in a month, though not graciously miraculous, are plenty. But let's begin with what ... read more

The hills are alive with the sound of St. Francis

Europe » Italy » Umbria » Assisi October 15th 2005

Assisi

Aimster

I am here in Assisi, which is just beautiful. Its a bit sunny for me, but most of those reading this blog would say it is beyond belief perfect weather. I guess we cant all love the rain. It really has been quite another religious experience for me. Everything is so quiet and calm. Just wonderful. I even went to church this morning (which was PACKED--hello its Saturday morning!). One thing about church. it was packed with all the die hard Italians and me, and all the tourists crowded around the gate to watch us freaks. There was not a vacant seat. So when everyone got up to go to communion, all the Japanese tourists crammed into our seats. what the? Dont worry some loud (though surprisingly small) Italian women hail Mary'd them outta there. Then ... read more

Everyday is like Sunday...or should be

Europe » Italy » Umbria » Assisi October 14th 2005

From Florence

Aimster

So this morning yet again I tried to rent a scooter before I left on the 5pm bus. But since I didnt have a drivers license i was yet again denied. I about cried right at the rental place. My scooter career is over. So i wondered around on the verge of tears, listening to all the old men greet each other...one more Godfather sounding than the next. So in true Amy fashion, I took standby and got the heck outta that place that only brought me gloom. Now I am in glorious Assisi. It is so beyond beautiful. It is up there with Germany and Hallstatt on the "I want to move here " list. It is packed with nuns and priests. A good looking young priest walked by and I smiled at him. Thats ... read more

Site of General Chapter

Europe » Italy » Umbria » Assisi September 30th 2005

naninarizona

M. Miriam and Sr. Rita are travelling to Assisi for General Chapter. They will visit Florence on the way there. · other traveller's photos · Links to other photos: · map · Postcards from Assisi · 2 · 3 · 4 · 5 · 6 · 7 · · TRAVELblog MEMBERS - Login · Click CONTROL PANEL · click ADD ENTRY · Scroll down to TravelBlog Co... read more

Assisi

Europe » Italy » Umbria » Assisi May 6th 2003

Assisi

Bellini

It's a charming hill town with plenty of tourist shops and pleasant walks.... read more

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Italy became a nation-state in 1861 when the city-states of the peninsula, along with Sardinia and Sicily, were united under King Victor EMMANUEL II. An era of parliamentary government came to a close in the early 1920s when Benito MUSSOLINI establis...more history

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