7 & 8 June 2023 - Vieste

We’ve decided that we like it so much in Vieste that we will stay for a few more days.

It now feels as though it is properly summer. The sky is blue. The sun is warm. We can eat, sitting outside in the warmth of the evening. 


We are entertained by just walking around the town & along the sea front. The people of Puglia are particularly kind, welcoming & take pleasure in life. Wouldn’t we all be if we lived here.



View from the other side of the harbour

On the right side of the gap, there are traditional poles for nets to catch fish 

At the harbour entrance there is a statue of St Francesco da Paola


We chatted to a young man this morning, who had survived 3 months of the winter in Peterborough. He was very happy to return home, on the basis that he never saw daylight between his working hours. He was completely disparaging about food in Italian restaurants in England, describing them as “brutto, brutto, brutto”, which means ugly, no, more than ugly.


For us, other than superb dinners, we are making our way round the gelato flavours. It’s wonderful to see children enjoying it too, often ending up with chocolate all over their face. 


We haven't tried the chip pizza (....yet!)


Next to our marina, 4 tourist boats, packed with tourists go out each morning and each afternoon to see the nearby caves and unusual rock formations. Often they are clapping for the crew, as they come back in, a good time had by all. It all makes for a very happy experience. 



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Tricia (& Steve)

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  1. Brad & NimmiJune 9, 2023 at 12:29 AM

    Living the dream Tricia & Steve. You have to try those chip pizzas!!

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