Alberobello & Locorotondo, Puglia

Alberobello’s cluster of Trullis makes a rare sight
For many a tourist stopping here is their highlight.
Though the whitewashed Locorotondo is my pick
With snail like alleyways and stairs more authentic.

Iron fretwork over windows, outside tables and chairs
Flowering plants in pots and cushions line the stairs.
Figs growing wild along with thyme and bay
Amongst cacti watched two kittens at play.

As crowds increased our quaint Trulli did appeal
Returning to calmness, enjoying an evening meal.
Our Australian neighbours came and joined us
Their intensive travel itinerary we got to discuss.

Swapped stories and antidotes late into the night
Next morning gave them a lift to catch their flight.
Further north stopped in Barletta another local town
Enjoyed a fresh seafood lunch before looking around.

500km driven along the coastal highway sixteen
Saw hundreds of flowering oleanders in between.
Stopped by the towns Recanati & Grottammare
To chill out on the beach on a lined up sun chair.Read more