Day 2, San Foca to Otranto

Rested and restored, we are escorted to breakfast by our fabulous host, Massimo. He was a police officer in his earlier life, but we think hospitality is his forte! The dishes he brings out, so much food - too much food. Then he brings foil wrap and indicates we can make lunch sandwiches for the road. Incredible....and for 2.50 each.

Today is everything, we are amply rewarded for the hurculean hike of yesterday. The air is fresh, and the sound of waves accompanies gorgeous sea views.

This is hiking how we wanted, trails, rocky pathways, and shade! It's cooler today which is much appreciated.

We do go a little off piste admiring the views which improve at every turn, and taking so many pictures which really won't reflect the turquoise blue shade of the water.

Passing by the Grotta Della Poesia, we are so captivated by the view out to sea that we don't even see the grotto! Not a worry, we will stay near enough soon to visit easily by car.

Most of the trail winds along sea cliffs with enticing beaches all along the way. There are flowers of every color, buzzing bees, the scent of warmed pine, and all with the murmur of waves to accompany. It's a sensory path as much as a hike.

Pine forest leads to a windy beach, where we can rest and watch the wind surfers. They speed along the waves racing along as gusts of wind launch them into the air. The agility and skill of these wave riders is impressive.

Little yellow butterflies flit and flutter around us through the last bit of forest trail, and geckos scurry so quickly we see the movement before we see them dart away.

Finally a stretch of road brings us into the edges of Otranto, and to a convenient B&B.Read more