Today we started our tour of Assisi with a Mass in the The Basilica of San Francesco (in the chapel of St Catherine). Here lie the remains of St Francis. It is a beautiful Basilica which is constructed in three tiers. We then embarked on a tour of Assisi. This took us on a wild taxi tour towards Mt Subasio to the Hermitage. This is where St Francis retreated for silence and meditation. What a beautiful and amazing place, it was so peaceful, still and quiet. I could have stayed there all day. It is now a convent and Franciscan nuns live there.
We then moved on to San Damiano (Church and Covent of St Damian). This place was full of memories of St Francis. It was here that his conversion began, where the Crucifix spoke to him, where St Clare and her sisters stayed and that St Francis, while he was ill, composed the "Canticle of the Creatures". St Clare also died here.
Assisi is a most beautiful and majestic place. The views to the surrounding countryside are amazing. This is a place most definatley to put on the bucket list!
We the travelled on to Rome. We are in the Domus Australia Hotel. What a beautiful place to end our pilgrimage. The rooms are beautiful and we feel like we are staying in luxury. It was 43 degrees today as we entered Rome at 5.30pm. The days have been very hot.
We have just returned from a lovely walk to Trevi fountain and we have all thrown our coins in.
You're on the home stretch now! Hope you all enjoy your last few days, very special. We can't wait for you to come home and share your stories. Safe travels.
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