• Day visit Ostuni, overnight Lecce

    August 31, 2024 in Italy ⋅ ☀️ 84 °F

    After arriving in Bari we jumped in our jeep compass and hit the highway to Ostuni. Built atop a hill, Ostuni is a certifiable labyrinth. A maze of alleyways, staircases and arches, of houses built upon houses, of hundreds of years of history laid out before you in a way no map can truly explain or capture. Dead ends and pretty little gardens, glimpses of the Adriatic sea, green doors and bright blue skies. We met some unfriendly cats, had an adorable tuk tuk driver and tour, incredible eats and overall just an outstanding day. Oh! And the olive oil! Omg, bought the poor little store owner out of his best selling EVOO.
    We drove on to Lecce for our overnight stay at Palazzo Dei Dondoli - impeccable bnb. Had dinner at a top notch pizza place and strolled this beautiful Baroque city. Tired now and the dogs are barking. Buona Notte!
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