Home sweet home! There is somthing within us humans that needs to have a place to call our own. I am feeling that for sure after living out of a bag for 4 months now. I left intending to take a day trip around the southeast peninusla of Italy and then make my way back to my 16th century palace in Matera to just feel a little at home. I was in Lecce at 4pm and it was going to be dark in an hour and I had a decision to make....well I decided to driving in the dark ...

01.24.08 Matera, Italy I am continually amazed at the places the Lord guides me.I drove up from Sicily battling 40mph winds which was pretty interesting.Several times I was literally riding sideways!It is amazing that I did not get blown off the road.Because I had a horrible stay the night before I was determined to make it to Matera.Wind and Rain did not stop me and I prevailed and wow am I thankful.I feel like I am in a fairy tale or something.Matera is ju...

AMAZING!!!! I can't wait to expound on this blog entry. Stay tuned and in the mean time be sure to check out the blog entry from Sferracavallo the most recent one with substance...it is a pleaser for sure. And don't forget all the pictures to go along with it. I actually stayed 3 nights in one place!!! And now I plan on doing the same here in Matera. It is just that nice!