Italy

So we've been quite busy the last couple of weeks. The updates will be a little slow, but I promise, they'll come.

First, Italy. After we left Miami, we made our way to Italy. The trip was long and tiring, but we finally made it. We first arrived in Naples where we picked up our rental car. From there, we drove towards the east of the country. The landscape was beautiful. We came across lush green mountains as well as golden hills ready for crops.

Sooo green!

Ready for veggies!

Our first stop lead us to a city built into the mountains. We made our way up the tiny winding roads....we probably only went about half way up. All around the area were homes built into the mountains. As time passed, the structures were more and more advanced, but some of the old homes still remains. I guess it was easier back then to carve into the mountain than to bring stones to build a house.

City on a hill

You can still get an idea of how the old houses use to be

Next, we made our way to the heel of the Italian boot on the east coast. This region, Puglia, is known mostly for the old farmer houses that are now protected. Some are located randoming in an open field, others are located as a group in the city.

So cute!

In the city

Some are people's homes and other are businesses

^_^

Look! So many!

The city of Locorodo

We also visited a natural cavern in the south of Italy. Pictures were only allowed in the first room, but it was quite impressive. Although we've recently walked through another natural cavern near Houston, this one is special because of the natural light it brings into the first room from the opening in the ceiling.

Look how small the people are! (all the way to the right...)

More trulli houses

Finally, the reason for our little trip in Italy.... A friend of Germain from college married an Italian girl and they decided to hold the wedding in the city she grew up. It was a very sweet wedding and it was nice to see some friends....it was just sooo hot and everything was in Italian....haha. I guess it wouldn't have been a huge difference for me if it was in French =P Nonetheless, we are all very happy for them.

The happy couple

Now we're in Cannes, almost settled, but still with no internet. Will update later on our roadtrip from Paris to Cannes!

Puglia, Italy

So we're back in Europe. But we are not yet finished with vacationing. Before I can do a detailed update of my summer vacation....here is a quick glimpse of our trip in Italy so far. I promise I'll write more later.

We are currently staying in the Alberobello, Puglia region of Italy. This region is located right at the boot of the heel of Italy. This particular area is well known for their old Trulli houses. These are little buildings with cone shaped roofs where farmers use to live. They are unique to the culture of this area, so they are protected and can not be destroyed. Many of the trulli houses are now transformed to be more modern and some are even converted into little hotel rooms for guests. Of course, Germain booked us a stay at on of the trulli hotels.

Aren't they cute?