Kevnjan's big adventure.

Fri. 17th. Feb. Can it really be a week since we left Reggio, watertight and invertered?!! Time is slipping away from us. We woke to fairly clear skies, no rain, and no snow. Result. Another pleasant, quiet night by the beach with a sea view to enjoy with breakfast. We headed for Gallipoli, with the intention of finding a site for the night. Closed!! Parked by the old town, near the castle, went in search of cathedral and shops. Found cathedral. It was bitterly cold, the wind was fierce. As shops non existant, had coffee and doughnut and headed back to van. We made a seriously difficult decision to head directly for Otranto. That meant not rounding the bottom of the heel of Italy. It was a decision made mainly due to the prolonged unpleasant weather which we are experiencing. Maybe we'll visit it another time. Arrived in Otranto around 12.30 and located a site which was open. Oasi Park, make a note! Hurrah!! Plug in, showers and toilets and best of all, a washing machine. We're the only people here, you can understand why they all close in the winter. We spent the afternoon washing and cleaning the inside of the van. Somehow these things get overlooked when you're travelling and wild camping. After an hour resting we walked into the town and Jan found a clothes shop where she spent a lot of time and little money. The town seems pleasant but we decided to save our sight seeing for tomorrow. Looking forward to it. Think we'll stay a couple of days, enjoy the facilities. Time for a pre dinner whisky.