"Love is a journey"
"Love is a Journey" - Ostuni
Ostuni Town
It was love at first sight when he saw her pale, white face with that elegant nineteenth century woman. I was enchanted when from a distance appeared as a standing sculpture, impressive at the same time sweet and delicate. The clouds enveloped lightly and protected by the blinding sunlight of April, aware of the whiteness of his face.
Then, hand in hand I approached her, I realized that the time had remained faithful, that the time had stopped, unchanging, making it more beautiful and intriguing.
Trepidavo, as excited as a child on her first date, and the air vibrated with an energy that enveloped and made it more magical. Maybe they were the eyes of a lover - I wondered - but I also knew that the South face could do mad directions.
The mistral had cleaned up the air and in the sky the clouds were beginning to migrate, leaving space in the sunlight to illuminate and discover the white face of one of the wonders of Puglia: "Ostuni", the Adriatic glow.
And so I remember when the first time I climbed away from Villanova to "The White Lady", Ostuni.
When the traveler embarks on a new adventure in search and the discovery of a place, that's when you realize many mixed feelings; He discovers that everything takes shape and that all makes sense transformed into joy.
"Love is a journey."
I can not help but now the "you", there are many reasons to return to the South, but to me, go back the same road has a unique way. To relive that clear feeling like his Black and white face. Simple candor; "Love is a journey."
Ten things to do in Ostuni
1 - Go along its narrow streets that are intertwined like an embroidery,
women in summer sessions in the streets telling sew old
photos . (To photograph and bring with you a second time)
2 - Its shops -in small locals- where only its architecture transports you
on a journey into the past. (Via the Cathedral with its shops, Ostuni has the charm of an oriental Casbah rock climbing)
3 - The Cathedral with its large rose window like a clock marks time with the playing of the bells. (Gothic Cathedral - Roman)
4 - "Sunset": not to be missed, sitting in a little bar a thousand of these streets, to drink almond milk or ice cream and hazelnut.
(Riccardo Bar, Ice Borgo Antico)
5 - In the evening, book in one of its many restaurants, safe in the belly of the stone that the time has stopped just for you. With a glass of wine in
hand and with your love, you seem to live a little fable.
(Osteria del Tempo Perso)
6 - Follow the road to Villanova, before visiting its small port and then rise slowly and see and then understand because of what I told you.
(Not to be missed; pizza and focaccia from Puglia at the Boutique of Focaccia)
7 - One of the queens at the table when you eat it: The Woman in White, "Mozzarella Woman". (Do not miss visiting the dairy: Dairy La Carbonara)
8 - Events & Holidays: The Queen of the festivities is the summer, magic, but only when there is a full moon the beauty of my Ostuni reaches its peak. (Santo Oronzo, San Biagio)
9 - Finally - not least - but only for the fact that the "dessert" always goes at the end of meals. Da Ciccio, Historical Ostuni Pastry, renowned for its pastries but especially for the strength and elegance of its owner: "Angela."
10-How can we forget the King of the Table: "The oil" Pugliese. Remember should not be missing at the table !.
A hug of light from the PI Trullo House - Boutique.
Always remember: Love is a journey.
Fabio Rossi
