Grottoglie

Breakfast in the alcove outside.

A wall of ceramic tiles with roosters. The rooster is the symbol for the area and every potter has their own style of rooster. 

We visited the town of Grottoglie in the morning well known for its ceramics. Chris & Lyn walked us up through the ceramic area explaining things as we went then into the castle at the top where we visited the ceramic museum. Once again they let us wander on our own for the rest of the morning. We meandered our way back down the hill in and out of  the lovely little shops all making their ceramics on site.

No photos but managed a quick one here in the ceramic museum.

Most of the ceramic shops also were no photos. There were plenty of very gorgeous pieces.....all very tempting

Back at our Trulli where Chris & Lyn served up a beautiful big tuna salad for lunch with beans from their garden followed by delicious water melon and cheeses. All very simple but tasty. They call Puglia the food basket of Italy. There certainly is some lovely fresh food here.

Siesta then the pool.

View looking back at our Trullo from up the road.

Later that evening the plan was to eat at Chris and Lyns very own Trulli that they have had restored. Early evening we set off and walked to their Trulli, about a 20 minute walk.

The team arriving at the entrance of their beautiful place.

Inside was so tastefully done and beautiful.

The vege garden they had planted only 8 weeks ago when they first arrived in Puglia. Tomatoes already ripe for picking and figs to eat straight from the trees.

The night lights as we were leaving after dinner.

Their wood fired oven area and BBQ to the right where they cooked all our meat and vegetable kebabs.

Another very enjoyable evening with the team and a delicious meal was had by all.