The next morning felt like we were going on a long road-trip to Rome, Italy. We all packed-up, loaded our luggages and headed for the road. However, before going to Rome, we made a stop to a clay pottery factory and later, Assisi. The road to the clay pottery factory took about an hour, however that hour was filled with us driving passed many astonishing landscapes, which looked like a scene from a movie. It made me realize how Italy is surrounded by great masses of open land, which have been preserved and beautifully kept by the people of the country.
During our visit to the clay pottery factory near Assisi, we were showed how the factory practically hand-sculpts many different types of pots, vases and plates within their business. The task of making these clay products were divided into several steps; first, it was missing the clay fluids, second, it was molding the clay, third, painting the clay products, and eventually selling their hand-made creations. The part that truly shocked me was how several ladies were actually hand painting the products with such perfection, calmness and beauty.
After our visit to the clay factory, we headed towards the city of Assisi. Now, this city looked truly like a movie scene. I love how they also preserved this city because it really felt like I was experiencing the lifestyle of the people living here thousands of years ago. During our time at Assisi, we took a hike to the fortress, visited the tiny shops and restaurants and took a tour of the St. Francis 3-layered church. I loved having the opportunity to visit such a unique city, filled with such vast amount of history.
After our city tour of Assisi, we went back onto the bus and had a 2-hour bus ride to Rome. Even though Rome greeted us with rain, I was still excited to be in the city I have been dreaming to visit for years.
