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Santa Maria di Leuca
... flop. Swimming in this clear blue deep water was magical - one of life's real experiences. We moved a little further up the coast to a great little hotel Lo Scalo for a beer overlooking the water so blue - pretty. Monday quite low key - late walk and dinner by the ocean. Tuesday on the road to Lecce via Ciolo to take some photos and on to Otranto which we were really disappointed with so pleased we were not staying there. Now in Lecce for a new ...
Into the heel of Italy
... ending in front – truly the end of the line. When the train arrived, the solo other waiting passenger gestured toward it as it braked to a stop and said ‘piccolo’ and that it was. It consisted of one car, including the engine – an Italian Thomas the tank engine. An easy transfer at Magalie took us to Lecce and onto the highspeed line where we are now sitting, watching the Puglia countryside slip away.
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PALAZZO MURO LECCESE
Italian Style and English Charm"
Palazzo Muro Leccese is an intimate residence in the heart of the Beautiful historical centre of Muro Leccese, famous for its Archeology, Mediterranean park with Amphi theatre, "Il Principe" Museum, cafes, churches and award winning restaurants, all within a few minutes walking distance from the Hotel.
Built in 1623, The Palazzo has been meticulously reinstated to its original opulence as a result of a 4 year ...
Cabin Fever
Hello jealous readers,
Yes, we have made it to Italy !!! but because it has been such a while since we blogged, I thought I would give an account of out sailing journey since Levkas.
Levkas to Kiriakis - 40nm
Another day of beating into the wind but we were rewarded with a beautiful little bay offerring shelter from the NW wind that had whipped up that afternoon. More swimming and sipping wine !
Kiriakis to Island ...
Off to the Ionian Sea
This morning we finally met the owner of the villa we are staying at, apparently he kept trying to come by for the last 3 mornings but we were gone first thing. Richard is friendly and very helpful on providing some travel advice. We now have our final two days planned out and want to do some cramming to make up for the rainy day. We headed off to Gallipoli, which is located on the lower inside of the boot ...