Another hot day in the mid 30’s and 76 km to ride so we started fairly early to take advantage of slightly cooler temperatures. When we start our day we are always on the lookout for supermercati to fuel us for the ride. It seems like when we are in need of the store they are scarce and once we have our supplies then they are on every corner and today was no exception. I seem to be the one most worried about this so every time we go past yet another store someone else points it out to tease.
Most of the ride today was right along the beach with the beautiful azure water of the Ionian sea calling to us. It was very tempting but not practical to swim due to the need to get to our destination as early as possible and get out of the sun. However there were many people out enjoying themselves in the ocean but most use a parasol for shade. There are many sandy beaches on this side of the heel of Italy and the water is very shallow for a long ways out. This makes it ideal for small children to play also lots of people just wading to stay cool.
Once we got to Porto Cesareo and got settled into the hotel George and I did head to the beach to swim in the sea. It is very refreshing after riding in the hot sun. We don’t sun bathe though just stay long enough to dry off and do some people watching.
We had a nice supper that night at a restaurant overlooking the water. This is a beach resort city also so it has a nice beach front promenade past many restaurants and bars.
Back at the hotel we received a Skype video call at midnight from our daughter in Calgary telling us the battery was dead in the car. George helped her get it hooked up to the battery charger in our garage which included guiding her to open the hood. Within an hour or so she had the car running. Technology is amazing!
The seaside view all day today
Tara's office with dashboard. No hands!
At a beachside caffè stop. That's a giant aquasize class happening on the far side.
#notfoundathome This is an olive oil dispenser, either 4 or 5 euro/liter depending on quality (certified on the paperwork)
geeteetravels 
Leave a comment