After having mastered the Garmin GPS after yesterdays effort, the ride out of Alberobello was without incident. Our first stop was in Polignano a Mare, just in time for the 2 day World title cliff diving competition. And stop we did, multiple times because despite what the GPS had in mind as a direct route, most of the streets were blocked off and most of Puglia were there. People everywhere and asking the Carabinieri for directions was pointless as most seemed t...

Alborobello and our first day of riding. But first a little bit about the town. Renowned for its large areas of retained Trulli, these are the conical roofed buildings of stone of which there are 1,000s in Puglia. We were fortunate in that our accomodation was in a trulli and it was was very comfortable. Inside they are lined with stone blocks and the external walls are in the form of arches. The story is that there was a tax levied by the King on all permanent...

Here we are in Rome, well, in Roma Termini actually as we wait for our train to Bari. The flight from Malta to Rome was another short hop, about 70mins and other than an in flight medical emergency (is there a doctor on board) ( it wasn’t me) and the plane being met by the ambulance crew who took the passenger off, it was all good. The “Welcome on board” message that said “ If your mobile device overheats or catches fire, please ask a crew member for ass...

The flight from Perth to London was very good especially as we both managed to sleep for half of it. Arriving in Heathrow at 5:30am and after picking up our bags we were through customs and immigration, transferred from terminal 3 to terminal 4, all in less than an hour. It certainly pays to arrive early. With five hours before our flight to Malta there was absolutely no reason to hurry. After another smooth flight, this time just 3 hour hop, and we arrived in V...

Finally on our way, and starting with a few days in Perth before we fly out was a great idea. Having not been to Perth for more years than I can remember, it was certainly not the same as it was when I was here last. The city has a vibrancy and innovative feel about it, with fantastic architecture and art works at every turn. And with half the number of people as Melbourne, it was a real pleasure to be able to wander without the crowds, although with a free pub...