Ciao from Peschici

We flew into Milan then on to Bari where we rented a car. The Gargano Peninsula is a mountainous area of southeast Italy with several peaks and upland areas. It is home to the Foresta Umbra, the remains of an ancient oak and beech forest that covered much of Central Europe. The area is sparsely populated with small towns, olive orchards, vineyards, and a large National Park. We spent five days on the Peninsula and found the three Iris of interest in several different areas. At several sites the species were growing together or near one another in rocky fields with other native plants, particularly orchids. The forests and rocky coastline were spectacular. On Sunday morning as we were enjoying coffee and a roll in a small town, a wedding procession led by bride and groom and comprised of all ages came by our sidewalk table walking to the Cathedral.