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Santa Maria di Leuca
... of the life pattern here - we do try to rest in the afternoon but we are flagging by the time the Italians are ready to eat. Sunday we went to the very huge market along the waterfront. We managed to purchase a few clothing items - good fun. We then went onto Ciolo which is quite amazing swimming area set in between cliffs and caves where all the young kids jump into the water from high off the cliffside - it is quite scary. Would not want to do ...
Into the heel of Italy
... groves. Some of the trees are 100’s of years old. Part of the day was along a network of designated bike paths that criss-crossed the olive groves which made for a very pastoral ride. As we rode, the warm wind brought with it the heady scent of wild herbs growing by the roadside – fennel, thyme, rosemary, and mint. Andy stopped several times to clutch a handful and rub the herbs in his fingers, taking a deep breath and sighing ...
PALAZZO MURO LECCESE
... restoration project. Although the Palazzo is of the 17th century it was re-designed in the mid 1920's, thus providing the hotel with some wonderful original art deco design features which still remain today.
The Palazzo is also blessed with many architectural features such as the beautiful Stella Vaulted ceilings and original flooring; however you will find touches of British style almost everywhere particularly the fine quality antiques, ...
Off to the Ionian Sea
... is a town divided into two parts, the modern city and the old city which is on a limestone island linked by a bridge. When we were walking around the old town it felt as if I was transplanted back in time. The buildings were about 900-1000 years old with occupied homes, restaurants, and stores, but not the original occupants who are now dead. We were literally walking through narrow cobble stoned alleys ...
Back to Otranto
... Unfortunately, the girls were being difficult so I didn't get a chance to shop. Ceramics are very popular but I didn’t dare enter stores full of breakables with Jessi and Haylee. After we left the castle we walked around Ortranto for a while. The kids were so eager to go swimming again but I drew the line, saying no, and they settled for playing in the sand. Although, the weather wasn’t great, it was still warm and it ...
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