Matera has been continuously settled since the 10th century BC – making it pretty much the oldest continuously occupied settlement in the world. The Sassi di Matera are what draw the crowds. They are cave dwellings from a prehistoric troglodyte community. They look like this as you approach: And like this: Here’s a courtyard area […]
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Pondering important problems while sightseeing
Today we went to Polignano a Mare, mostly to see the gorgeous sea views on the southern Adriatic coast. All three pics above are from Polignano. While we were en route, we were stuck in traffic from a car accident…the kind of accident where the freeway becomes a parking lot, and people get out of […]
Trying to keep everyone happy in Alberobello
Today is the day that I take the next step in my architectural journey. Emanuela is leading our Road Scholar group to Alberobello, home of Trulli architecture like this. I have been waiting to get to Alberobello for at least 10 years. Before we set out, Emanuela went over the itinerary for the entire day […]
A quick look at Otranto so you can see this cathedral
We took our little bus to Otranto today – population 5700. Somehow most of the pictures from my day have a haze on them – I’m struggling with continuing camera problems. (Also possible: continuing camera operator problems) Here’s Otranto (pictures not mine): Aside from the above obvious charm, Otranto has the Cathedral di Santa Maria […]
Travels with Valerie 