The stillness and serenity of this walk set the scene for conversation, contemplation, or a transformative epiphany. Perhaps it’s not a surprise that here, away from the memorials and dried flowers and amidst the lowing cows and endless greenery, one feels closest to the ideals that Francis represents. Sometimes you have to strip the gilding away to find the real value of a place.
Umbria
Owning Orvieto: a secluded Italian escape
I sat on the steps across from the duomo in Orvieto, munching contentedly on olive oil breadstick nuggets from the wine store and admiring the way the light changed the face of the cathedral. It was like watching the colors of Ayers Rock change at sunset, translated into the ancient gilded luxury that seems natural […]