Exploring Assisi

Hike to Castle: Our class took a hike up the mountain to enjoy the picturesque view of Assisi from the castle "Rocca Maggiore." The castle has now been turned into a beautiful museum.

The Play: The class acted out a play entitled the "Ritual of Fracis' Stripping." There were two narrators (Rachel & Kayla), Pietro (Liz H.), Pica (Drew), Magistrate Bruno (Callie), Francisco (Pete), Bishop Guido (Sky), and the chorus (rest of the class) acted out the a scene from Francisco's life. The play reenacts the time in Francis' life where he tells his family that he wants to turn his life over to God and to prove it he strips his clothes off in front of the town.

Lunch at Da Angelo: Senora Caldwell recommended that we eat at Da Angelo, which was great advice. Our group enjoyed eating at Da Angelo for three hours (12-3pm!!!). Although we were there for so long, the time seemed to pass so quickly. The following includes the menu:

Antipasto misto caldo e freddo ("Pope hat" shaped pasta filled w/nuts)
Cappelli del prete alle Noci Stringozzi Assisani (a spaghetti-like dish)
Agnello Salsiccia e Braciola alla griglia (bread with different speads including olives and assorted meats)
Insalata Mista
Patate "Sotto le Cenere" (Oven baked Potatos)
Dolce della Casa (House special: cake)
Acqua Vino Locale (Local wine...Delish!!)
Caffe e digestive (Grapa)

Assisi Experience: We all thoroughly enjoying our experience in Assisi. We loved visiting the many sacred places, the hikes up and down the mountainside, and exploring the various shops, pizzerias, and internet cafe's.
Class has now begun and we are discussing the book, "Reluctant Saint-The Life of Francis of Assisi" every night before dinner. Class usually ran for 2 hours where students presented key concepts and questions from the book followed by class discussion.