Assisi to Florence. Started off with a breakfast of champions: cannoli! (OK, maybe not the most traditional way to start the day, but they had 12 flavors so we had to get serious.) Explored the Basilica of St. Francis, have always admired his nature-loving simplicity, but was struck this time by the depth of his friendships. Train to Florence brought time to journal and marvel at the sheer beauty of the Italian countryside. Florence at sunset really glowed, walked the historic streets as an overview for tomorrow's museums. We've tried to balance art, history, museums, and nature so we didn't overload in any area--Florence will bring it all together with Renaissance abundance!