Lecce 2

Gallipoli - but not that Gallipoli!
Decided to venture further afield to the delightful seaside town of Gallipoli. Apparently it is the “Pearl of the Ionian Sea” boasting charming beaches. There were certainly plenty of tourists there, including a cruise ship. The city is divided into two areas: the old town, surrounded by Roman and Byzantine fortifications, is on an island connected by a bridge to the so-called new suburb, the more recent district.
We enjoyed wandering and and lunch at a fab restaurant recommended by our host, overlooking a tiny beach ( with bathers and sunseekers) and the bay.
A short lunch and then back on the train to Lecce to do more wandering and sight seeing. Judith and I got on to the tourist train, which gave us some good information and enabled us to see things we would probably have missed.
In a shop specialising in local produce, we picked up an orcchiete pack with spices and dried vegetables, and a jar of sugo, for a dinner at home.
Had to pack and get an early night for an early start in the morning.Leia mais