I Trulli Sul Mare

We kept looking forward to coming back to this peaceful place after our daily outings. We’d planned a short trip around Apulli near the sea, but ended up with a relaxing stay at home, surrounded by a garden that felt like paradise, full of fruit and herbs we were welcome to try. It was a week, and still far too short. The green garden cascades down among trees, flowers, plants, and edible herbs, with lovely spots to sit and a view of the sea. There’s also a private beach area belonging to the condominium, and the white pebble beach just a two-minute walk away was beautiful and quiet. We were only able to visit it twice because of the weather, but there are plenty of other places to see nearby. With a rental car, we went north to Gargano, including San Giovanni Rotondo and Mount S.Angelo, and south to Poligniano, Monopoli, Alberobello, Matera, and Gravina. Each return to the homestay felt like a treat. Our visit coincided with fig season. Enrico, sorry we made such a dent in the figs, even though you encouraged us to help ourselves! Picking and feasting on them became our morning ritual. One day our kind host also brought over fruit and herbs from his own backyard that weren’t growing in the garden. We got groceries from shops owned by our host and could easily find everything we needed. The outdoor kitchen had all the dishes and equipment for cooking, and then some. We didn’t get to use it all, since we also ate at local restaurants recommended by Enrico and his brother Mario. Thanks, Mario, for stopping by, the recommendation, and the little philosophical chat. Enrico was professional, organized, kind, and easy to talk to. We often took his advice about places to go and things to try, and were glad we did. He also helped us a lot when we were trying to find a lost item at the Bari airport on our way back. The accommodation has two separate en-suite rooms, giving plenty of privacy and comfort. They had everything we needed, including mosquito spray and SPF creams. There were deck chairs, mattresses, sunshades, and portable beach chairs too. Everything was clean and hygienic, and the rooms and property were thoughtfully equipped. We could wander around the gorgeous, spacious garden with a book, or be at the sea in just a short walk. Best wishes from Wroclaw, and thanks again for the stay.