We take our time getting up and have a lazy morning before heading into town around 11:00
We pass a few other campsites and sostas, but very few campers actually here yet, then we turn down the road to the harbour and beach. They seem to be more ready for summer here, the hotels have rows of plastic loungers and coloured umbrellas arranged on the golden sand but no residents. All of the verandahs have boxes of geraniums and cactii and everywhere is clean and tidy.
At the port the pleasure boat office is manned but two big boats sit idle among a few fishing boats. Across the bay we can see one of the trabucco that line this coast; believed to be Phonecian in design, these wooden stuctures are like cranes, operated by men 'walking the pank' to haul their fishing nets.
It's a steep climb into town made easier on new tarmac laid for the Giro wich came through on the 13th. White plaster buildings grow straight out of the rock. From up here we can see hotel terraces and the beach and sea, as well as a panoramic view over the olive groves and up into the hills we drove through yesterday.
Quite a few restaurants are open, many with seafood menus and some with owners touting beside empty terraces. At the top of town we find Da Celestina. Opposite the castle tower the shady verandah is surrounded with pots of lillies. Standing in the shadows is 'Mama' in her apron. She is really friendly and easy to communicate with. The menu is typical Puglian fare with marinades of olive oil and seafood.
We share a vegetable antipasi, eggplant, samphire, cucumber, olives and many other things pickles or steeped in green olive oil. Mains are spaghetti with clams and grilled chicken. Two jugs of white house wine and tiramisu to finish plus a complimentary chilled limoncello and tia maria. Our leisurely lunch in the shade lasts nearly three hours!
A bit more wandering and looking at the sea and it's time to wander back.
We pass an elderly lady dressed in black and Ali says 'Buongiorno'. The lady looks back and makes a gesture with her hand as if to say 'Acknowldged, but excuse me I'm in silence'. Very dignified and quite humbling.
Back on site the trees provide plenty of shade in the heat but loads of blossom has fallen on the washing so that all need a good shake.
We sit out til dusk then go in and rest. No dinner required!
Early to bed.