Otranto & surrounds

After a few challenging days health wise, I (Kerrie) got my mojo back and was able to enjoy the day in Otranto and surrounding districts.
We are staying at a nicely appointed resort 3 km out of Otranto. After a delicious breakfast, we started our ride at 0900. The ride took us out into the country amongst olive tree plantations along narrow roads and bike paths, some quite rough.
We visited Otranto's Cathedral where the skulls and bones of 800 Martyrs are encased following a massacre by Turkish Islamists in the 1400's.
We visited the village 'Specchia Gallone' where we were served samples of authentic rural Italian food and local wines. It was truly delicious. The owner of the restaurant babbled on in Italian (see the video) with Ilenia interpreting as best she could. We were totally immersed in rural Italy!
We visited a few historic sites along the way, one being a pre-historic above ground cave.
We spent the rest of the day walking around Otranto and visited the Otranto Castle.
We had antipasto and wine with the couple from the UK, Phil & Bridget.
Tomorrow, another longish ride following the coast south.Leer más