Alberobello, Locorotondo, Ostuni and Bari - 1 and 2 June

 Hi all, 

Our stay in the lovely port city of Brindisi is nearly at an end, as we head further south tomorrow to the ancient town of Lecce.

Yesterday we took in some of the white villages between Brindisi and Bari, with the first stop at the town of Alberobello, a world heritage site due to the area’s unique Trulli architecture.



The day was our hottest yet, well over 30, which was enhanced by all of the whiteness! The houses were beautifully built around 300 to 400 years ago, pretty compact inside, although one we visited had housed a family of 15.


Then we took a short drive to the towns of Locorotondo and Ostuni,  not so many Trulli houses, but plenty of white! There was a beautiful 12th century church in Ostuni with original frescoes telling the story of St Nikolai (Santa Clause).


With a very large statue in the main square, dedicated to the man (who this area claims as their own, a  bishop of Constantinople who was beheaded by the Romans).


After our return we had a few hours rest before heading out for our wedding anniversary dinner, on the beautiful Brindisi waterfront. Many happy returns to us 🎂🎉🥳


Today we took the local train north to the Capital of Puglia, Bari. From the railway station it seemed we were in for a disappointing visit as the city looked pretty average. However, we were wrong - we walked along a lovely pedestrian only mall all the way to the entry of the old town, which dates back before the Romans.


We visited the old Norman Fort and the Cathedral of course, both in great shape after 900 years.



There was even a statue of old St Nick to further stake their claim!


To finish the day, before we headed back to Brindisi for our last night, the following pic says it all about our travel Philosophy 😅


Off to Lecce for the next week tomorrow - stand by for the next instalment, all our love from the travellers 🧳✈️🛳️❤️🏰🚇

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