The
word of the day is barocco – the baroque
style of architecture that permeates this whole area. Most of the buildings are
constructed of the local limestone, a soft lemony-white confection … a chiarezza, a clarity of color and sense
of lightness. It is fairly easy to wander without seeing many people in parts
of this city.
We
got a better sense of the city today walking side to side. Not a big place, but a myriad of tiny streets
and piazze.
Met
a charming architect, Henri from Belgium who recently gave up his life to move
to this city … his fantasy for many years.
How courageous to give up everything to follow the dream. He gave us
good tips for what to see and do during our week here in the Salento.
