Nothing is ever perfect.  It was a little cold and rainy when we first got to Lecce.  Our apartment was somewhat dark and dank and a little sparsely furnished.  At first, we did not have any heat or internet (as promised).  What in the world are we doing here?

Next day the rain slowed, our landlord delivered a wireless internet device and showed us how to work the heat.  Things got a little better.

We found markets to buy the essentials; wine (first on the list), meat, vegetables, paper goods, a stove-top coffee maker and of course, a wine opener (should have had one here, but who is to argue).  Better.

Today we had some sunshine, got a SIM card for the phone so we now have an Italian phone number (+39 345 221 6299 just in case you need to get in touch).  It is all falling into place.

Here are a couple of pictures of our hometown for the next two months.

Ciao!