Journal
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Itinerary nothing yet — we're literally on the plane -
First night in Matera Who's the biggest pop-star in Bari? Natalie in Puglia -
Chillin' in Matera I pet the shit out of that dog -
Bike to Alberobello Tsana: "No shrimp please." Server: "No woman, no cry" -
Cooking class in Alberobello "Did you get the bag?" -Anna after bailing from the drink place, and realizing we left our grocery bag at the table, which Dave stealthily went back to get. -
Bike to Ostuni "don't drink the water, don't ever drink the water here - only wine!" -
Too Much Cheese "Decaf! Decaf! Do you have Decaf?" - annoying woman at breakfast this morning while following the server around and asking again and again and again (of course she was American). -
Too Much Wind! "You guys look tired!" - the bike guy when picking up our bikes. -
Polignano a Mare! "That seat for child?" - waiter asking Anna and Dave who is sitting with them -
Beach day "Ciao mama!" - to the Uber drivers mom who was riding with us. -
Travel day "Show me your bus face" -
Capri -
Boat tour "Stalagmite, stalactite, look-y, look-y, splashy, splashy," (Emerald Grotto guide who's tour consisted of these words, and these words only) -
Travel to Naples "Get your hands off that cheese!" Dad smacking his son's hands away from the charcuterie board of cheese and meats, insisting he use a fork (thank god). -
Pompeii "I need to get off this train right now. I don't care where this is, I'm getting off and getting an Uber." Dave threatening to get off the train, in the middle of nowhere, to get an Uber home and escape the hell-hole of a train ride.