...also known as Puglia was full of surprises. We arrived in Lecce, so-called "Florence of the south" but from the train and bus it was rather unprepossessing. Walking into the old town the next morning we were amazed to see coach loads of tourists! Not so surprising when we got in the town, just about everything in carved stone - beautiful. And the churches were proudly Baroque, not something we usually like but the basilica was pure stone, no gilding or fancy paintwork to spoil it.
Friday on the train again but only local to the seaside town of Otranto, very touristy but can see why - lovely old town, great beaches and a truly fantastic mosaic floor in the cathedral.
Then lovely frescoes in a small "basilica", reminded us of Armenia.
Lazed on the beach, swam a bit, just like being on holiday!
Today was a repeat, without the cultural visits. Moving on tomorrow.
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