Last day of riding/driving

We awoke to the news that Chris was unwell and would not be riding to Lecce. So unless we catch up in Rome, this is the end of our trip together. Chris and Pam will head back towards Rome in a day or two.

So Keith set out solo on the last leg... while Julie, Kate and I drove first to Monopoli and then to the winery Masseria Li Vel where Keith joined us for lunch.

Monopoli harbour was its usual photogenic self.

We were warmly welcomed at the winery and had an excellent lunch, accompanied by a glasses of several of their wines with informative commentary provided by our friendly host. We could not leave Italy without visiting any wineries and this turned out to be a good choice.Lunch consisted of about a dozen appetisers fulled by cavatelli pasta with meat balls and tomato sauch, followed by apple turnover and grapes! Won't need dinner.

Then it was on to Lecce where the logistics of people, hotels and rental car return took a couple of hours. Done now!