Bari and the South

A.k.a. “the bus from hell”
Following the wedding that D+N were here for, we all headed south. Italy is about 1000 km from North to South, we were heading almost to the very South some 800 km. We were told by the husband of one of Naomi’s cousins that the bus was the way to do it. The bus was supposed to be cheap (which it was), quick (which it sort of was- 11 hours) and finally the bus was supposed to be comfortable. The bus was not comfortable. Being an over night service was probably a contributor to the lack of comfort. On the trip we did see why so much marble is used by Italians, we saw entire paddocks full of 1.5 x 1.5 x 3 meter blocks of raw marble in many colours…
Upon arrival at our change over destination of Bari, we jumped a metro train to arrive bleary eyed at Ruvo.
Ruvo was to be our base for the next few days. It’s a lovely small town where a lot of Naomi’s relatives live. Of an evening the town commes alive in the most bizzare way. Young and old the inhabinants flock to one of the larger streets to promenade. Yes they walk up and down this particular street talking and walking. When they get to the end of this street they turn around and go back. It’s an amazing sight, it so social and friendly. Kate and I have sat and watched this practice a few times now, it is just amazing and also so nice.