Author: tjiskavw

this is the outdoor area to a restaurant which is actually inside a cave. Just one of the many unique settings located in the picturesque old town of Ostuni

During the plague, infected houses were whitewashed. People began to realize that the calcium in the paint had antibacterial properties and those living near a painted house didn't get the…

Fresh, local produce and seafood, artisanal meat, cheese, olive oil, and wine make Ostuni a perfect example of why Puglia is considered the breadbasket of Southern Italy. Stairs like these…

very, very safe to walk around this place at night and after you become a familiar sight after strolling a few nights here, the shop keepers start to  give you…

the streets in Ostuni pass houses that usually have an historic facade, lovely garden, great doors and ceramic pots containing plants like those pictured.

This restaurant is owned by my airbnb host's best friend. I'm so glad she recommended it - simple, honest Italian food. I could have made a meal of the soup…

...try navigating that with google maps! And restaurant entries were usually nondescript and unpretentious so finding a place required patience and a belief in miracles.

all dressed up AND a place to go....

this street went on for miles - and was stuffed with displays of fruits, vegetables, meats, cheeses, breads, nuts, spices - you name it, you'd find it. And watching individuals…

This woman was priceless. They knew they made a great sandwich so didn't take crap from anyone. Here she's telling some picky customer just what she thinks about his requests…