Again another neat town. What is even more intersting was the drive from Taranto to Gallipoli. All the little sand dune beach towns where completely deserted. It was like a ghost town. I was literally the only thing moving. Very strange to ride through but a nice ride along the sea.

This is a great little working city. Not much of a town to visit and see things but one you would not be unhappy living in that is for sure. Very industrial, but still check out all the plam tree lined streets etc. This was a nice place to browse through.

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!

Wind and rain, wind and rain. Not much again to see on this side of the coast. Pretty deserted and just a single beach that stretches for miles...the hills are to my left with a huge plain and then the sea. All the houses and towns are very spread out and if they were big and well kept it would remind me of the states