Kevnjan's big adventure.

Thu. 23rd. Feb. Rained all night again. Awoke to another grey morning, took our time over breakfast and set off about 9.30am. Saw that it was possible to drive right into the centre of Bari along the sea front. Had a siesta, outside town and around 3.30 took a chance that the traffic systems weren't going to spoil it, like yesterday in Brindisi. Sailed straight along the seafront to the marina, just outside the old town. Found parking easily and set off to explore. Sun was shining, everything seems better in the sunlight. Well worth a look, a real old fashioned Italian town with narrow streets and alleyways leading to pretty piazzas and a surprise around every corner. The cathedral made a pleasant change, simple Norman style inside, without the over the top paintings, frescos and paraphernalia I normally associate with catholic churches. Visited the castle and spent an hour wandering around but it was disappointing. Only a small portion of it was open to the public and it has been restored to the extent that it looks as good as new!! After our visit to town we set off for a sosta which was shown in our book as free, with hook up and other facilities. Hilton Sud. Forget it if you're in this area, it no longer exists. We set off to find a car park we'd seen on the seafront about 3 Ks outside Bari. Got snarled up in traffic and horribly lost in the city. Didn't realise it was so big! Eventually got settled and have just finished dinner, beef casserole. One of Jan's best. Still no whisky, another coke I suppose.