Brindisi, IT
30 July 2010
We pushed on up to Brindisi 47n.m. with a nice southerly wind B4-6. Tried to anchor just N of the city, but were promptly informed by a coast guard boat, that it was not permitted. Easily got a free mooring on the public quay. Worked out really well for a strong wind & messy seas had developed, and since our next move was across the Adriatic, we needed some calmer seas!
Another ancient city larger than Otranto. We enjoyed our 4 day stay in Brindisi, the daily milling of families, friends along the quay at sundown, before dinner with gelatos in hand. A grand Ave. with palms, flanked by once stately homes, now apartments & ground floor boutiques. A very well presented museum with, with wonderful ancient relics, like the remains of this large bronze figure.
Also met Andrez, & family, from Slovenia. Shared Ouzo, they had just sailed back from Greece, with us whilst giving us some helpful tips along the Dalmatian Coast.