PHOTO: Caroline Groszer
Name Susan and Daniel McLachlan
Residence London, United Kingdom
Employement teacher/ ritired sky diver
In Puglia 1st time
I am travelling with just the two of us
When (Month / Year) early spring
Length (How many days?) 5 days
1.
Thinking about the days you spent in Puglia, what is first image coming in your MIND if I am say…
Nature: blue skies, azure sea
Colour: green, green, beautiful green
Town: Ostuni
Landscape: the sea, ancient olive trees, dry-stone walls
Food & drink: all fresh and fabulous
Day: warm and full of anticipation of our next adventure
Night: tranquil and calm
Relaxation: excellent food and wines of the Puglia region
The “Pugliesi” people: absolutlely delightful and extremely helpful
Souvenir: memories of our wonderful stay at Masseria Alchimia
Fun: exploring the Puglia region
History: Lecce and the area of Alberobello
Architecture: the ancient trulli dotted around the Alberobello and the awesome baroque architecture of Lecce
Culture: simple, relaxed and carefree way of life
2.
The 3 best things TO DO in Puglia? dining on local fresh produce/ drinking local wines/ touring the countryside
3.
A special PLACE you would recommand to any visitor of Puglia? Alchimia - of course! And the trulli, dotted around the Alberobello
4.
What do you NOT LIKE about Puglia? difficult to find anything negative, but perhaps some of the Italian drivers
5.
Any IDEAS to improve the infrastrutture for the turism? railways could be improved
6.
What should visitors BRING with them when they come to Puglia? a corkscrew is a ‘must’
7.
Your favourite restaurant? Taverna della Gelosia, Ostuni
8.
Will you come back? definitely
9.
Puglia in one PHOTO, what do you see? olive trees and azure blue seas
10.
Puglia in one WORD? tranquility
11.
Anything you would like to add? I have wanted to visit this region of Italy for many years and now I am here, it hasn’t disappointed, it’s unspoilt, the people are lovely and we look forward to returning again soon, thank you.
