Martina Franca to Crispiano

A long day today (16.3 miles) from Martina Franca to Crispiano. We started the day in the fog of a morning marine layer, which gave way to Simpson like clouds layer in the day. The hiking was mostly interesting, open fields and a nature reserve with a beautiful path in a natural valley. But there was also some unglamorous road walking.

The city of Crispiano is by far the least interesting town we've been in yet with none of the charm we've come to take for granted most nights.

However, our accommodations we're probably the best on the whole trip, a full two room apartment with a very comfortable bed and well appointed breakfast. And for dinner we are at a traditional meat restaurant where they cook in a wood oven. We got the sampler plus an appetizer, which was more than filling and had bruschetta, roasted zucchini and peppers, meatballs, a meat and cheese platter, liver, lamb ribs, sausage, bombette, and a pork chop. All that plus a half liter of wine for €33. It was crazy.Read more