It is difficult to write about Assist because the town seems to invoke a spiritual reaction - ranging from the the brief to the profound - and is an experience central to the life of Saint Francis and the visiting of the cathedral built in his honor. A heard a few commentaries on this phenomenon prior to our visit last weekend, not to mention via my Rick Steves podcast on the subject, so I can only add a resounding confirmation that a visit to Assisi is not one that you'll soon forget. The cathedral frescoes are remarkable; not only for their artistic appearance but also for their ability to visually illustrate the life of the saint in a medium accessible to all.
