21 May 2014

On the road


Leaving Matera (regretfully) we stopped at a park across the ravine to look back at this remarkable city.  I am trying to get some photos uploaded as there are no words I can use to describe the last two days. It is strange and beautiful and completely memorable.  I am certain to return for further exploration.

A quick stop in Altamura for lunch and a walk through the old city from ancient wall to ancient wall. Then on to our next landing pad at Monopoli where our loose directions had me driving into the old center, getting stuck in a one-way street, and various circles of hell before we were able to secure the car and walk our luggage (ever augmented) into our apartment.  Then up three flights.  Then another flight. Exhausting and exhilarating as ever.