Saturday 10th October - Perugia and Assisi

Jolene packed up to head off on her own adventure whilst Patrizia and I decided to visit the local Perugia market.  I thought it might just be a quick wander around as I didn’t need anything.  But we found nice Italian clothes marked down to very affordable prices. Suddenly we were both buying clothes we liked.  Jeans with sparkles, a navy wrap that I am sure I will need on the cruise- along with a navy jumper with pretty sleeves.  Patrizia was looking at down jackets to take to Nepal.  All of a sudden, an orange one in my size said “Buy me!” We did buy fresh porchetta in a panini for lunch and some other italian foods before we headed home.  

St Francis of Assisi died 800 years ago but is fondly remembered for his vow of  povery, charity and chastity.  After a visit to Assisi to visit the old town and see the church of San Francesco and basilica, we dropped in to see Rosita at her clothes shop.  Whilst they chatted in Italian, I looked at the lovely quality clothes.  I had to buy a beautiful soft leather jacket as a birthday present to myself.  I don’t often get into a shopping mood, but Patrizia and I had a fabulous time today and I'm delighted with my purchases.  

The night was topped off with dinner at Bottega de Vino near the Piazza in Perugia.  A fun night with Patrizia's cousins, the french girls and a couple of husbands - Paulo and Stefano.  A late night but the piazza was buzzing and full of people still at 11:30 as we headed home.