Monopoli & Ostuni, Puglia

Moving onto Apulia our journey was short
Along the Adriatic coast and Monopoli port.
Wandered through alleyways to the harbour view
Looked splendid with bobbing boats painted blue.

Admired the area with an apéritif in the main square
Plus a seafood pizza made with the freshest of fare.
Luckily we’d parked in a zone at no cost
As on finding our way back, got rather lost.

Our accommodation was a typical Trulli home
With white stone walls and a roof like a cone.
Completely fitted out despite the rooms being small
Kept shaded and cool due to the thickness of walls.

The trellised patio covered with a sprawling vine
Proved the perfect place to sample the local wine.
As the days heat dissipated along came a breeze
Refreshing the air, rustling through the olive trees.

Cutting down any olive trees you’d be fined
Yet sadly due to disease so many have died.
Drove past endless olive groves for many miles
Farmers planting new ones continuing a lifestyle.

Chance to wash away dust from the last few days
Went to Spiaggio delle Dune for a swim and a laze.
Before visiting Ostuni town which did enthrall
Made famous for it’s painted, instagram wall.Read more