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Cabbage, churches and a castle
It Became ‘Our’ Town 20th September: MIGLIONICO We had already discovered Miglionico, a pretty, historical hilltop town with a large and important 11thc castle (called Malconsiglio, because of bad advice, leading to extremely bloody disputes between the king and his barons – a Basilicatan King John?) It is also famous for its main (Mother) […]
HERCULANEUM
EARLY START for the ANCIENT SITES in SOUTHERN ITALY 21st September: For her first trip we took Lolly to visit the second most famous of the ancient sites in Southern Italy – Herculaneum. It was a very scenic journey both ways. We were most impressed by a thin ‘fan’ of sharp rocks high up […]
ALBEROBELLO
LOLLY IS TRULY ENCHANTED BY THE TRULLI IN PUGLIA 22nd September: The Trulli in Puglia are truly unique. I think Lolly would say she enjoyed her greatest treat when the next day, after everyone enjoyed a long lie-in, Graham decided she would benefit from a shorter journey. He drove us in the opposite direction […]
MATERA
Getting Around: A BUGGY RIDE – WITH A SEXY YOUNG GUIDE 23rd September. If like Lolly and me you get short of breath easily, then an Apé taxi for getting around Matera is a great solution. Of course, after the clear up and because it was already very hot for visiting Matera, a […]
