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                                  Europe April/May # 21

Assisi

It's time to look for St. Francis (of Assisi)

There are just as many towers in Umbria as McDonald's

Castles or forts are usually located at the highest point of a town

Love all those stairs 

Pretty garden

We discovered a unique art store

Artists are able to buy paint in large quantities as well as mix colors to get a special effect

There must have been a fire many years ago. The front of this building is discolored from smoke

We thought we were all "churched out" from previous trips. Not the case. There are always more unique and pretty churches to explore

One of the more important churches: Teenage students were visiting as part of a school outing

Most of the church ceilings are gorgeous!

This is a "WOW'

Church frescoes tell religious stories for those that cannot read

We found a store that sells clothing for the clergy

Time to knit a cashmere sweater

Finally! St. Francis church 

It was quite a hike to find the place

Nice view - worked up an appetite

With all of our climbing stairs and navigating down steep and slippery walkways, it was time to eat - AGAIN!

This is polenta

We were thirsty. Most of the 8+ glasses of wine were consumed

Room with a view

Many areas needed restoration

Another fun hat store

Unusual and elaborate crosses

Waiting for Uber?