Locorotondo to Matera

We knew that this leg of our journey was going to be the most challenging - and we were not disappointed! Instead of 3 trains to negotiate, we had 4! We traveled for 6 hours on trains, quite anxious for most of the time.
In Bari we had to switch to a regional train service and we found ourselves running to 2 other train stations with minutes to spare! Still, we made it to Matera and our accommodation - 600 metres from Matera Centrale railway station and close to Sassi township.
After a cuppa & slice, we made our way to the Sassi township of Matera - the oldest continually inhabited township in Europe.
There is evidence of human habitation dating back 10,000 years BC. It is quite unbelievable and beautiful. There were people inhabiting caves until just after the end of WW11. We hope to hike to the caves tomorrow (if the knee holds up).
We had dinner at an underground Church (1000 years old) recommended by the Tulletts & Hefferans who were here not long ago!Leia mais