But it was a run - from one city to other. And then suddenly in Gratz, Austria we came to some church with peaceful garden. Just one tree in a middle of walls, but so fulfilling silence disturbed only by grasshopper sounds and some people of our group whispering admiration of the beauty of this (Mariana?) church.
Next morning in a Austria - sun arising over just mowed meadows.
I lift up my eyes to the mountains — where does my help come from?
My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. /Ps 121:1
In a heat we had (+30C and more) even adults couldn't resist paddling through fountains
Can't guess what is the reason to put laundry outside in a middle of the city. Are the rooms so small? Or they are just used to that?
Guess what is that!?
In case you were not lucky enough to guess, it is part of WC - installation to be used to flush water.
And here - me and my best friend :)
Luckily our road to Assisi safely lead us to the city. Here it is - beauty of it in night
There is some monk sitting on the stairs at St.Chiara church, reading someting in a language I don't understand. And people gathering around him and listening.
Assisi - morning! No wonder Francis was amazed by the power of Creator.
Days were so hot that I already started to see angels.
Some more impressions - vineyards, full of grapes
And tower in San Marino
To sum up - too many impressions for such a short time. I think I would enjoy more just staying in Assisi all the time and then coming home w/o seeing anything else. We were looking for peace, humility and moderation proclaimed by Francis. What we found was running around, taking pictures, buying souvenirs... All I long for is another chance to be there and just spend time in peace.
I am still on the road to Assisi. It is not finished yet.
