9 (ceramic) pieces buying

3 January 2008

We took off this morning on our coach from Florence to Rome. As we headed out of town, we stopped at an overlook for the city. We went out to have a group picture and it was snowing. Fortunately, it stopped later, but it was a beautiful sight.

We headed to Assisi first. Near the city, we stopped at a ceramics factory that produces pottery in the style of the region. It was a fun pottery shop, so I stocked up on some souvenirs and gifts. 9 pieces of pottery will be making the journey back with me. Fortunately, they are much smaller than the pieces from Vietnam:-)

We headed into Assisi to see the Basilica of St. Frances. Beautiful, peaceful, spiritual, refreshing. Many of the adults in our group commented on how peaceful it was. It was frustrating that some people in the sanctuaries and crypt couldn't follow the silence rule or avoid taking pictures, but overall it was a great experience.

We got into Rome tonight and will have a packed day tomorrow that may make me want to come back. Tomorrow will be our Roman Holiday. Ciao.