Ep.36 We were so surprised by what we discovered in this Italian gem of the Puglia region. The weather also shocked us and forced us to work hard to stay warm much of the time. Watch as we brave hail and heavy winds on our rooftop patio to tell you all about our trip to this lovely city during the week we visited.
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9 Comments
I love your channel! Keep up the good work!
First of all, your family stories are so endearing and heartwarming. Your journey (s) so clearly resonates with my husband and I. We are about to make our 3rd trip to Italy in 18 months – leaving next week. Mind you; we had never set foot on European soil until our first trip to Italy In September, 2021. Like Judy (Gina Marie), I am of Italian ancestry. My maternal Grandmother was born in Sicily and my maternal Grandfather was born in Abruzzo and they met as adults in Chicago. My Grandfather was still an Italian citizen when my mother was born in Chicago and I am most likely eligible for dual Italian citizenship via June Sanguines. ย My grandparents never returned to Italy – my Grandfather passed away at the early age of 38. Sadly, my mother & her siblings never traveled to Italy during their lifetimes. However, I have always identified as Italian American, rather than aligning with the English/Scottish/Northern European ancestry of my Father's family tree. My husband's ancestry is mostly Norwegian, but he quickly and enthusiastically embraced the raucous nature of my extended Italian American family.
We are pursuing the possibility of relocating to Italy, regardless of whether I pursue dual citizenship. Since we are now both retired, we would pursue the path of the "Elective Residence Visa". Our wish list for a possible new residence is very similar to yours. So…..one of the cities on our list to visit during our upcoming trip is Lecce! We are using Bari as our Puglia base and plan on visiting the areal north of Bari – Barletta/Andria/Trani-along with Lecce and perhaps Monopoli. We were encouraged by your opinion of Lecce; especially the confirmation that the University plays a role in the overall city vibe. You mentioned your Lecce walking tours and I was hoping you'd be able to pass along the tour group you used.
Sorry for the less than hospitable weather in Lecce; hoping your travel weather improves. We're still recovering from the serious ice storms we experienced here in northern Chicago suburbs. Best to you both and keep the videos coming.
Living vicariously through your adventures! Really useful info, hoping to do a Europe trip soon and your videos are helping me plan ๐ found your site through whisky rifs. Lagavulin is my go to
Nice video! Enjoyed watching it and thanks for โenlighteningโ me about that part of Italy ๐ I am just a bit curious why you chose to visit Lecce, instead of other cities in that region. Anyway, I hope I can also have the opportunity to explore that part of Italy in the future!
Can you share the name of the Airbnb? Thanks!
Your humor is so cute. We've never seen Italy's boot. Will never eat dinner in Europe though. We prefer long and gourmet lunches so we have all day to walk it off!
Lecce looks absolutely beautiful! Good choice.
Great video!
Another great video. Love that you are both enjoying the Salento. That is a great rate for a week stay. FYI, orecchiette means "little ears" I have not tried the horse meat, personally. I know it is a food in Sicilia as well. I found that most (all?) house or table wine at restaurants was very good. I will be back in October!