Bari, Italy

Today we stopped at Bari, Italy. Bari is a large port town on the Adriatic. We did not explore this town because we had booked a tour to the village of Alberobello. 

Alberobrello is known for its conical buildings called trulli. These buildings were traditionally cylindrical buildings built of stacked limestone slabs without mortar. Historically they were peasant homes and storage sheds. Today they serve as shops, restaurants and residences.

There was a church built in the same style. The interior mirrored the simplicity of the building and the people of the town. 

We were glad to see the buildings and the town. The trulli are unique and fascinating.  The town was relatively quiet and it was nice to be able to walk without crowds. 

We visited a farm for a taste of focaccia with local vegetables and local wine. 

It was a lovely low key day in the Italian countryside.Read more