Free day today ...though it didn't really feel like it. Nancy took a group up to ...uh, I don't remember what it's called, some place of reflection or some such for followers of St. Francis. We went through a building before going out on the paths. It has been determined that there have been no tall monks, or fat monks. In that structure: tiny doors! [] <- normal, O <- cramped, n <- "are you serious?" The woman behind me (not part of the group) was a little heavier set, and we just looked at each other and laughed. But we both got through. I must credit gallery work for that one - learning to move unobtrusively was one of the most valuable lessons I learned there. Next we headed to the church which originally housed the cross that spoke to St. Francis (now in the side chapel of the Basilica of St. Chiara, I believe). I was so happy we took a taxi. I don't know what it is, but I have zero energy here in Assisi. I really should keep up the walking when I get home, though. Pick'n'Save isn't any farther than I walked in Florence, I just have to suck it up and do it.
Anyway. We also has a musical to attend this evening: "Chiara di Dio" which was at times frightening, at times hilarious, at times confusing, and at times actually interesting. Mostly the first two though. It may have partly been the language barrier (though I'm still pretty good at context clues), but monks with flashlights are just my least favorite thing.
As odd as it was at times, it was pretty on par with say, "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" or "Godspell" as far drama or ...theatricalness. Theatricalness - is that even a word? Doubtful.
After that, Ashley, Casey, Lyda, Kelli, Mandy and I had dinner at a little place that looked like it was housed in old wine cellars. Ashley made a Poe reference (to The Cask of Amontillado), liked her more for it. It averaged out to about €10/plate, which after some of our meals, seems super cheap.
Travel day to Rome tomorrow. My suitcase is still pretty neatly packed, luckily, and Lucias is charging. Sleep for me now. Huzzah.
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