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Forum: Europe
Oct 22nd, 2023, 11:08 AM
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Posted By ekscrunchy

NOTES ON UNTRAVELED AREA OF BASILICATA..maybe my...

NOTES ON UNTRAVELED AREA OF BASILICATA..maybe my photos will post here:

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Forum: Europe
Oct 21st, 2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Mendota that pizza looks A!+++. Yes, I've been to...

Mendota that pizza looks A!+++. Yes, I've been to Tokyo and have read about the Japanese have been turning out world-ranked pizza chefs! My most recent visit was just before COVID and I did ot eat...
Forum: Europe
Oct 17th, 2023, 09:15 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Mike I am a pretty obsessive planner. way in...

Mike I am a pretty obsessive planner. way in advance of trip I begin going through Gambero Rosso online (I am on their mailing list which send me great info and recipes too) , and a few other food...
Forum: Europe
Oct 16th, 2023, 04:20 PM
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Just looked over this report and stunned at all...

Just looked over this report and stunned at all the typos due to having to use the phone instead of the locked laptop.

Knackered yet again but will return tomorrow with comments on second...
Forum: Europe
Oct 9th, 2023, 03:50 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Here are some photos from our time in Maratea,...

Here are some photos from our time in Maratea, coastal Basilicata, at the beginning of our trip. We spent five nights at Villa Cheta and had most meals at the same nearby restaurant, a 15 minute...
Forum: Europe
Oct 3rd, 2023, 11:28 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Last two days: We drove from Villa Euchelia to...

Last two days: We drove from Villa Euchelia to Hotel Seccy in Fiumicinoo town to unload our by-then-even-more-copious bags and parcels. We have stayed here before; its decorated in what you might...
Forum: Europe
Oct 2nd, 2023, 09:37 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Forgot to mention my most important souvenir: my...

Forgot to mention my most important souvenir: my large cardboard box filled with “serte” of Senise peppers made it through JFK without a glance!!

I will go into more detail but for now will...
Forum: Europe
Oct 2nd, 2023, 06:43 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Yes, vauable lesson about those rocks! They took...

Yes, vauable lesson about those rocks! They took them away from me at security in Rome. But what will they do with them? Bring them back to Maratea, thrown them out?

We are home now and Ii...
Forum: Europe
Sep 30th, 2023, 02:47 AM
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Turns out that I miscalculated by a day so we...

Turns out that I miscalculated by a day so we have just spent Two nights instead of one at our favorite Fiumicino hotel, HOTEL SECCY. Fiumicino is a lovely seaside town at the mouth of the Tevere,...
Forum: Europe
Sep 27th, 2023, 08:06 AM
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Leely your Italian leaves me in the dust! ...

Leely your Italian leaves me in the dust!

drove from the Molise Masseria to lovely small hotel in Lazio just north of Montecassino. The name is VILLA EUCHELIA.

Truly lovely former private villa...
Forum: Europe
Sep 25th, 2023, 07:30 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

We are here at the Agriturismo outside Larino....

We are here at the Agriturismo outside Larino. Internet is not working in room so I have crept into dining area to send a few emails. Today is Monday and the owner has gone on vacation so no dinner...
Forum: Europe
Sep 24th, 2023, 07:41 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Yestravel that means a lot to me. Many thanks! ...

Yestravel that means a lot to me. Many thanks!

This morning we departed Termoli in the rain. First stretch if bad weather we have encountered so far.

Stopped at large supermarket. TIGRE which...
Forum: Europe
Sep 23rd, 2023, 03:09 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Arrived in Termoli yesterday from Vieste. Some...

Arrived in Termoli yesterday from Vieste. Some scary curvy dirt roads! I drove the entire 2.5 hours. Staying at Residenza Sveva in old city near castle!!!

Major problem with brand new MacBook...
Forum: Europe
Sep 21st, 2023, 03:46 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Now ensconced in our lovely hotel In Vieste, IL...

Now ensconced in our lovely hotel In Vieste, IL CASTELLINO RELAIS, facing the beach.



https://www.turismovieste.it/spiaggia-di-san-lorenzo/
Forum: Europe
Sep 20th, 2023, 12:21 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Yestravel, they do have a set menu as well for a...

Yestravel, they do have a set menu as well for a very reasonable price (do not recall the exact charge).

Wonderful dinner tonight, second dinner in Vieste,, at Vecchia Vieste. HIghly...
Forum: Europe
Sep 20th, 2023, 05:14 AM
Replies: 93
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Posted By ekscrunchy

Brief recap: Stay at CEFALICCHIO COUNTRY HOUSE...

Brief recap: Stay at CEFALICCHIO COUNTRY HOUSE was very nice apart from the rather meager breakfast.
Our last dinner in the Murgia was at ANTICHI SAPORI, known to locals as PIETRO ZITO after the...
Forum: Europe
Sep 20th, 2023, 04:28 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Just lost the second LONG post!!!! To come...

Just lost the second LONG post!!!!

To come later: Dinner at ANTICHI SAPORI and an equally fabulous dinner outside Vieste at MASSERIA SAN SALVATORE.

Frustrated beyond belief! One hour lost.
Forum: Europe
Sep 20th, 2023, 04:17 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Frustrating, just wrote loooong post about Vieste...

Frustrating, just wrote loooong post about Vieste and dinner at an inland Masseria last night.
It disappeared! ICK!
Forum: Europe
Sep 19th, 2023, 06:23 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Irice: For me, Matera is among the most...

Irice: For me, Matera is among the most interesting places in Europe. And not difficult to reach.


I made the decision to check out of CEFALICCHIO COUNTRY HOUSE near Canosa di Puglia one day...
Forum: Europe
Sep 18th, 2023, 08:18 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Tina you have NO idea how much your post has...

Tina you have NO idea how much your post has assured me that we should change plans and continue to Vieste. We will leave here, near Canosa, in the morning and stay either 2-3 nights!! takes away...
Forum: Europe
Sep 18th, 2023, 05:21 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Bilboburgler: I am manga-ing like there is no...

Bilboburgler: I am manga-ing like there is no tomorrow!!! Oh, my, everyone thing we put in our mouths is so delicious......I wish my stomach had more space, although it certainly is looking a lot...
Forum: Europe
Sep 18th, 2023, 12:26 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

MacDogMom: Gorgeous photos! I have to figure...

MacDogMom: Gorgeous photos! I have to figure out how to post mine on this site. I can do it on HungryOnion and will write a similar report there, just about the food, once I get time.
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Forum: Europe
Sep 17th, 2023, 11:31 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Our two-night stay in Matera was just miraculous!...

Our two-night stay in Matera was just miraculous! It was very hot so on the one full day we had, I went alone to the Mercato central on Via Persico..small food market with some interesting fruits...
Forum: Europe
Sep 16th, 2023, 09:47 PM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

Happy: Some of the cave hotel rooms can be damp...

Happy: Some of the cave hotel rooms can be damp so you should read reviews. This one is perfect, so perfect and rustically gorgeous that I cannot bear to tear myself away. This hotel is VERY pricey...
Forum: Europe
Sep 16th, 2023, 06:36 AM
Replies: 93
Views: 12,114
Posted By ekscrunchy

OMG..I am in love with this hotel and with...

OMG..I am in love with this hotel and with Matera, all over again. Yes, there are more tourists but they intrude in no way.

Just to catch up, we spent the night in Tursi, at THE ORANGERY RETREAT,...
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