Locorotondo

The name comes from the circular layout of the village and is one of the most beautiful in Italy. They take so much pride in their little entranceways which is usually on the public pathway. The view from the village overlooked  the countryside and the valley of Itria.

It was market day at Locorotondo which was huge with very few tourists. This whole area is so enjoyable to visit as there is only a handful of tourists. 

So much delicious produce.

The girls walked us through these narrow wee alleyways where people live. Their pot plants are their gardens and some of them had some colourful displays....a competition that is judged annually.

These streets are so picturesque surrounded by the whitewashed houses and their tiled flat rock rooves 

Aqueducts taking the water across to the next building.

We arrived back to our units in time for swims and a breather before the next surprise.

The girls know 2 local young men with their lovely white horses and gigs which they race in events. This was our next treat for the evening. We felt like kings & queens as they trotted & cantered us through this beautiful farmland along country roads looking into some very nice homes with their extended family plots of fruit and vegetables. Farmland with cherries, olives, grapes freshly baled hay and figs hanging on the roadsides. 

This went on for an hour and a half stopping halfway for a snack of fresh fruit and water. 

Such an amazing experience. 

Then off home for dinner which is always a pleasant surprise & very delicious.