Took
a walking tour yesterday in the grey day, listening to the history of the town
and area. Lots of factoids but I was caught up in looking at the architecture
and watching the people. Not a typical
touristy town, although certainly in attendance. Mostly individuals or small
groups wandering. Lots of local
schoolkids in groups learning about the symbolism of the gargoyles that hang
from the churches.
And
a quick visit to a café that was built over the top of ancient baths used in
the Jewish tradition … a glass floor lets you see the excavation and gives a
sense of floating over the formation.
Finally a trip to the winery of Feudi to wander the vineyard and sample some of their excellent wines. Charming Sandro gave us a good feel for the area, the ferocious loyalty to the Salento and a lesson on local politics. Molto interessante.