It was a late October day, and chestnuts were in full harvest. We stopped by this roadside vendor to buy a kilo of chestnuts.

Lots of roadside vendors in Campania, selling fresh fruits and vegetables. Not only a colorful display, but delicious as well. We treated ourselves to fresh tomatoes and peppers.

It was an October day, and the crowds had dissipated. This temple stood alone in the Valley of the Temples, a testament to time.

Agrigento and its historical ruins

We came upon this elderly lady calling the feral cats to her--tons came running as they knew her voice. She fed them daily with scraps of food which they gobbled up. She graciously accepted our donation to feed the feral cats of Monreale.

Perched on the top of Erice is this beautiful castello with sweeping views of the plains below

Erice is deservedly famous for its almonds; this display of almond biscotti was delectable.

Trulli overload in Alberobello. Not only beautiful and unique, but cozy as well. We were fortunate to stay in a trullo in Alberobello

Flying into Italy, we captured this view of the Dolomite

Night falls on this tiny fishing village in Puglia