It's at this point that I have to confess that I did not research Assisi at all. Of course I know something of St Francis of Assisi, but our motivation for coming here was to visit Francesca and see her farmhouse transformation first hand. I lived in one many years back when I had a … Continue reading A day in Assisi
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The Colours of Assisi
How shall I describe the colours of Assisi? If I said they were of the earth; ochre and terracotta, then you would recognise that in your mind's eye. But you would be thinking of Tuscany, not Umbria. Both are lush and green, but the architecture of Assisi is a softer palette, muted pastels of brown, … Continue reading The Colours of Assisi
Random Thoughts While Locked in a Tin Can
Thank you to all the family and friends for your comments and well-wishes for our trip. We have arrived safe and well. Am trying to master the iPad - so far it has the upper hand, but it has promised me it will let me post the blog entry I wrote 2(?) nights ago on … Continue reading Random Thoughts While Locked in a Tin Can
GWEN WILSON, Author, aka The Reluctant Retiree 