Day 28 - Assisi 3 - Roma 1
Started the day with Mass in the mist. It was meant to be in English but I was a little disappointed when it was in .... American. We learnt which states each of the seven priests were from. I learnt how expressive these Americans can be when they give their response - Their hands were up often I must say. I witnessed a recommitment ceremony which was a first. We learnt a bit more about Thanksgiving in the sermon. And at the end of mass the priest said how glad he was to share this mass with people from the States. I felt like putting my hand up and saying excuse me but I'm here as well but I was afraid the others would all put up their hands and say A- men. That would have been too much to bear.
I caught a bus out of Assisi as people were streaming in by foot - carrying peace flags. Today was a big day for Assisi as a destination for a peace walk obviously but unfortunately - or fortunately , I'm not sure which - I was going in the opposite direction. The train ride was fastish but I was disappointed not to have a PowerPoint like last time and I paid the extra 5€ for first class too. 15€ in total for a 2 hour+ train ride was still pretty good I thought. I took a 12:34 shot on the train but it wasn't very exciting.
I changed trains twice on this journey and ended up on the beach. In Rome but not in Rome. Probably 40 minutes out.
Not sure about the neighbourhood though. A lot of tall security fences and security locks as well as graffiti and rubbish. I think I'll make sure I get inside before it's too sark. I don't feel to safe here.
After putting some washing on, I wandered down to the beach to find I was standing in a section of beach called "free beach". I wasn't sure if this referred to what you could wear - as there was some evidence of this interpretation. Or free because there was no cost. Or maybe it was that you were free to behave as you wished - because by the dancing by the semi clad woman with the man playing the von goes, this would suggest a correct interpretation. Or you were free to move about - however it was sectioned off - as it was across the whole length both ways. As it turned out, it referred to the fact that it was open to anyone. Other sections were allocated to different resorts on the beach road behind. Needless to say my hostel " resort" had no such allocation.
The beach on this Sunday afternoon reminded me a little of Whitby - see first week in UK - a lot if people down at the only beach available to them , enjoying the weather and relaxed atmosphere. I found I was walking faster than atone else.... Which was odd because I didn't know where i was going.
I returned the hostel and spoke for a while to Aprilonthe early hours of Aus. as my washing was in the dryer. I missed the sun going down over the water but hopefully I went the next two nights. Caught the aftermath though it was beautiful.
After getting advice from the people at reception, iignoredthatBd ended upstairs Spanish restaurant having another go at Pulpa ( octopus) but I read a tapas only and not fulfilling enough for someone who missed lunch. So I ordered some Calamari as well. Writing blogs at tea has become the norm I'm afraid to say. I don't really enjoy eating alone not just at my table ... No one else eating here.
Back to the Litus Roma Hostel soon where I hope there will beat few more people to talk to. At the moment the odds a number about 6;1 and that one. Ise. I may have a six bed dorm to myself yet.
Quiet night I guess - maybe after an ice cream ... And after I finish my titto. 😊 half a litre is al ittle too much I think.
Ah someone else has arrived but time to go.
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