Friday, September 18 to Assisi

Took the train North for about an hour and then got off and switched trains to go to Assisi. Bought tickets at the tobacco/magazine shop(seem to always be sold at these. Then took the crowed bus, we stood with lots of tourists. I forgot I marked the location of our hotel on the map, so in talking with another tourist there are 6 stops through town. At the first stop I ask the drivers assistant. First time we'd seen this in Europe. He said he'd let us know what stop. He did, and gave me directions in either broken Italian or Italian. The go straight through arch was clear. Lucked out as this turned out to be longer but the down hill route to our hotel. Keep asking people along the way, especially when road forked into two roads. Kept going straight. Found the square, and and information office, sense the directions along the way only got me to the square. A block later we were there, and so was the owner of the hotel. It was noon and our room was ready. Good timing as he immediately locked. Up and went down around a corner to their small restaurant. We had lunch with them, while I looked at my Rick Steves guidebook. Discovered the main monastery/cathedral is closed sat/sun. So went back up and put on a skirt. We then started sightseeing, though Jerry has had enough of castles, and churches, and if you don't believe me ask him! Here is a picture of logs along the train track. Then of the smallest bathroom we've had yet!