Gallipoli

Cole and Claudia’s Wedding Weekend

July 5, 2026July 5, 2026

The Wedding in ItalyMorning at the Beach and Olive GroveToday is our friends’ son’s wedding. So exciting.In the morning we drive fifteen minutes to the beach which has soft fine sand. The water is warm and has a beautiful mix of blues.On our way back to the apartment, we stop at a small building on an olive grove that offers samples and locally grown products. Of course we can’t …

July 3, 2026July 3, 2026

GallipoliPasticceria in UgentoToday is Louise’s birthday. She tells us she is turning 39.We are staying in Ugento. Ugento is a small, non touristy town in Puglia. We are staying on a typically Italian street. We start the day off at the local pasticceria with croissants and cappuccinos. They have a beautiful selection of delicate pastries. We buy some for this evening.No one in the cafe speaks English, but everyone …