Today we ventured to the nearby town called Spoleto. Like Assisi, Spoleto is an ancient town that was built on a hill with its own cathedral at the center. Spoleto is also known for having an amphitheatre. Unfortunately we weren't able to see it because it's closed on Mondays.
Photo: Cathedral of Spoleto
The train ride wasn't long at all, and when we arrived we made our way up a series of outdoor escalators (which seem to be a common thing here) to a castle with a beautiful view of Spoleto.
Picture: View of Spoleto from the castle.
After descending from the castle, we were all ready for lunch. I had a bowl of pasta which was named for the town, so I figured it was the local specialty. Whatever it was, it was very good. I also helped one of my friends finish her Caprese pizza, very good as well.
Photo: Can't remember the name of the dish but I know it included the word "Spolentino".
After lunch, we were able to tour the "Casa Romana", a Roman style home that probably belonged to a wealthy family. It was interesting to see how the house was built with an intricate tile pattern on the floors, different for every room, and a focus on religion.
Soon, we boarded the train and were on our way back to Assisi for dinner. Bed time came around and we were ready for Tuesday aka "phone day", when we would make our way to downtown Assisi and purchase phone plans.
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