Fourth and Final post of trip south…
When you find yourself not quite a stones throw from the Adriatic, seeking wonderful seafood is a given. Our B&B host suggested we lunch in Savelleti.
The drive there took us through incredibly colorful fields
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and past some of the oldest olive trees – i.e., immense trunks – I have ever seen.
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When we arrived in Savelleti, it reminded me of sights I had seen along the shores of Trapani in Sicily.
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We decided a walk along the shore was the best way to choose our restaurant. The first place we came to was the fish monger who proudly displayed the morning’s fresh catch. We knew we were in for a treat.
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There were several places choose from, on and near the water, but we were determined to choose a restaurant right on the water. And then we found Ristorante Da Maddalena.
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Sometimes a setting just takes you in, and this was that kind of place. The windows provided panoramic vistas of the sea,
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and you could hear the crystal-clear water gently lapping over the rocks.
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It was a bit early for lunch, but Lucrezia warmly welcomed us and gave us a front row seat to splendor.
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She explained the menu, took our order, then headed to the kitchen to perform her magic. The aromas were amazing.
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And then it was time to eat.
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Even more than seeing the trulli, or the caves, I think this was why Len really wanted to head south. We video chatted with him, but we could never quite find the words to describe our meal. Guess we’ll have to head back south to Da Maddalena some other time!
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Ciao,
Judy
