tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post4253719636603884179..comments2023-05-02T12:33:58.182+01:00Comments on Perpetually In Transit: A city set on a hillPerpetuahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-71108255295854760542011-07-08T08:49:57.117+01:002011-07-08T08:49:57.117+01:00Wow, that must have been almost apocalyptic, Broa...Wow, that must have been almost apocalyptic, Broad.<br /><br />You're right about the story of St Francis. There's so much to it and by no means all can be illustrated by my photos. I can see Ghiotto's frescos coming in useful here....Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-76871107307214256992011-07-08T07:55:14.387+01:002011-07-08T07:55:14.387+01:00On our visit to Assisi the weather was fine while ...On our visit to Assisi the weather was fine while we were there, but as we left the clouds began to gather and to darken and we ended up driving through one of the most dramatic thunder and lightening storms I've ever witnessed! The story of St. Francis is miraculous on so many levels, but my favorite part of the story is when he is compelled to appear before the Pope -- but I will leave that for you to tell! :-)The Broadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04976467218216864644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-6859441523043268742011-07-07T21:07:18.540+01:002011-07-07T21:07:18.540+01:00Annie, having just looked at tomorrow's foreca...Annie, having just looked at tomorrow's forecast, I fear your wish is likely to come true :-) No sooner did my dear mother-in-law go home on Monday than the weather broke and it's rained every day since then...<br /><br />Glad you enjoyed part 1 and I promise not to make you wait too long for part 2.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-54211473026631493692011-07-07T21:03:29.589+01:002011-07-07T21:03:29.589+01:00Oops, sorry, Ray, didn't mean to leave you in ...Oops, sorry, Ray, didn't mean to leave you in suspense :-) To be honest, with the thundery showers we've been having all afternoon, the computer has been switched on and off more often than traffic lights, so it took me ages to get as far as this. I'll try mot to shatter your image of Francis, but there is so much more to him than just the association with animals and birds.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-68192456742215952072011-07-07T20:58:06.785+01:002011-07-07T20:58:06.785+01:00Thanks, Jane and Lance. I didn't want my posts...Thanks, Jane and Lance. I didn't want my posts about Assisi to turn into a travelogue, as for DD and myself it was very much a pilgrimage. Hence the idea of using our photos to illustrate the life of a man we both admire and love and to explore a little the fascination he has for so many people.Perpetuahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01214396019726161983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-58399826988666610502011-07-07T20:27:16.577+01:002011-07-07T20:27:16.577+01:00I find myself hoping it rains tomorrow in Normandy...I find myself hoping it rains tomorrow in Normandy...maybe we'll get part 2? <br />What am I saying?...obviously I hope you have a lovely sunshiny day to continue your gardening; (maybe just a little drizzle in the afternoon.) <br />Lovely pictures and an engaging account. Thank you. AxArtyZenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12628693178003940118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-56289760175715756452011-07-07T19:57:07.300+01:002011-07-07T19:57:07.300+01:00How could you stop there?
I was hanging on every w...How could you stop there?<br />I was hanging on every word, (and picture). Thankyou so much for this huge amount of new - to me - information.<br />He has long been my favourite Saint because of the association with animals.<br />Please don't say that was a myth.<br />More soon please!Ray Barneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09209429097744326143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3705825161954545710.post-6984849362926561472011-07-07T19:26:56.569+01:002011-07-07T19:26:56.569+01:00Hello Perpetua:
As a result of reading this, so fa...Hello Perpetua:<br />As a result of reading this, so far, we are possibly better informed about the life of St. Francis than ever before. <br /><br />So often, largely through looking at paintings, one finds oneself identifying the attributes of the Saints and then, with insufficient reflection, passing on rather than pausing to consider the life and times of the person and placing him or her in a context. Which is exactly what you have done for us here.<br /><br />We shall much look forward to Part II.Jane and Lance Hattatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16831890261259302647noreply@blogger.com