Basilica di San Francesco, which is crawling with tourists, nuns, and priests later in the day.

The side entrance to the lower church inside the basilica. I could hear chanting while I was there.

These are everywhere but this painting is more interesting than usual.

Flying buttress at the Basilica di Santa Chiara

Friday morning walk

July 12, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 68 °F

I was awake early and got up to wander around. The town just doesn’t open until later in the morning so it was very peaceful. Also cool, which feels lovely right now! I am proud to say that these hills aren’t kicking my butt nearly as much as when I first got here.Read more