Romagnella
Travel Blogs from Piegaro
Rain, Sleet, Snow, Fog
... during this visit. I managed to keep my mind from diverting to the past, projecting to the future or scattering to situations or persons. I just WAS and being so provided me with a potent experience of empowering powerlessness. I was reminded of Jesus’ words to St Paul’s "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness" and, appropriately enough, I also recalled the prayer of St Francis. We walked around and discovered ...
Car hire for 3 days over
Left siena with noddy, our car hire for 3days, fiat panda, just fitting in our bags. Headed off to chianti sculpture park, approx 30large pieces placed in woodland of visual delight. Pieces by artists from all countries and other pieces in owners premises which was an old pottery furnace. This building was incredible and the views, wow. Then to volterra, hill town of course, what else in tuscany. Stayed the night just outside wall area ...
Leaving Assisi
... over Assisi from here. The hotel is owned and run by a family and has a lovely feel. I commented to Lara, who is at reception most, that I was surprised that it only has a two star rating and she explained that there are a number of requirements relating to the ratings system, including size. They have only 12 rooms. It isn't a modern, contemporary hotel, but has great character. The breakfasts have ...
Last day in Assisi
... busyness of our lives. We have also spoken to a number of people who seem to have a travel Bucket List of things they want to see and do. While we understand that most people don't have the luxury of spending seven weeks visiting just four countries we have increasingly tried to be rather than do on our travels. One of the sayings that has become something of a mantra for us, especially here in Assisi, is 'Trust your feet to take you where they need to ...
Visit to San Damiano
... and glass of wine. One of the things we have been trying to do here is to stop, to listen and to slow down. This is why we decided to spend a week in Assisi and not rush from tourist spot to tourist spot. We have valued getting to know some locals and a little more Italian. Tonight we ate at a lovely restaurant and had truffles (the mushroom not chocolate kind) for dinner. One of the effects of slowing down is having lots more time to talk, which has been ...
