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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
... dominating its old town. Apparently it has a rather grim history with the Turks laying siege and eventually cutting the archbishop in ˝ - a popluar Turkish spectacle at the time. 12,000 died defending their town and the remaining 800 survivors who refused to convert to Islam were taken up to the hilltop and beheaded. Otranto makes up for its past with a charming old town in the shadow of the Castello (there was even an Andy Warhol exhibit within ...
PALAZZO MURO LECCESE
... for an Espresso, Mocha or perhaps or cocktail or two!!!
Breakfast in the morning will awaken your senses with the smell of fresh ground coffee´s, homemade baked breads, muffins and English marmalades, drawing you to the dining room where an array of hot and cold dishes both English and Italian adone the large marble buffet.
Outdoors in the hotels private walled courtyard sun beds and large Umbrella´s create the prefect venue for an alfresco lunch ...
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 ...
Back to Otranto
... understand. Thank goodness, she was very patient and friendly. I found the cutest little ceramic pieces for Will to bring back for his co-workers, but I wasn’t going to attempt purchasing them on my own. Will arrived just in time to do the communicating. I know, I’m a big chicken. When we left the store, there was a local Polizia standing outside again Will introduced himself and offered a should flash; this gesture ...
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