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!
It seems that you are enjoying the food…are you planning to take Italian classes?
We are enjoying the food and yes, we will both be finding Italian classes.
I found this site…https://www.internations.org/lecce-expats/
Are those love/wish locks?
I believe they are. There are just a lot of them.
Your post sounds a bit like that old Allan Sherman funny camp song, “hello muddah, hello faddah! haha. Glad things are looking up now! Food looks great on the table in your Italian villa! Love you!
Not sure I would call where we are living a “villa”, but we are starting to find our way.
Love the pics!!
Looks wonderful, Holly! And not just the food. Are these all pictures from Lecce? It looks like a very interesting town. Is your apartment right in town? Love the amphitheater and theater. They look quite intact.
Yes, the pictures in the last few days are all from Lecce. We are currently staying very close to the “Centro Storico” and the pictures were all taken within a few blocks of our apartment.
Gorgeous! Love and miss the both of you very much!
Who is this? You sow up only as “anonymous”. Just want to know who loves and misses us.
Your sister Kris!