Goodbye Lecce

We are headed home early from Lecce. This is not what we planned. We expected to be here for three months. But reality intervened.

I think you all know our planning for our adventure starts almost a year before we are to travel. We identify potential locations (This is one of my favorite phases…the dream.) research the geography and the climate and narrow them down to one or two. We also start early to find a place to live for three months, a very different quest than a one or two week stay. Then we explore the unique culture and special character of the place we are looking to discover. Finally, we chose our place.

The process has worked for us for ten years. But, even with all of the planning, unexpected events intervene. And so, we are going home.

You can tell from our posts we have enjoyed Lecce and will miss the chance to visit the towns and villages of Puglia. Traveling with all of you, your enthusiasm and your thoughtful comments are a essential part of our trip. We will miss you all. Thanks for being with us.

Arrivederci amici,

Jill and Dana

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16 Responses to “Goodbye Lecce”

Sylvia Crain March 29, 2022 at 2:10 pm #

Jill and Dana,
I am so sorry to hear you have to cut your trip short. I know it pains you to head home, but I’m sure whatever takes you there is quite important. I’ll be thinking of you two as you work through your change of plans.

Sylvia

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Betty March 28, 2022 at 11:53 pm #

Thanks so much for sharing your adventures.
All the best to you and Dana.
Onward!

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- Jill and Dana March 29, 2022 at 5:20 am #
  
  Thank you Betty
  
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jsmaxey March 28, 2022 at 4:32 pm #

Safe travels, sorry you stay was cut short. Be healthy. Jeannette

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- Jill and Dana March 28, 2022 at 5:29 pm #
  
  Thank you Jeannette. Glad you have been with us on the trip.
  
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Joyce Tate March 28, 2022 at 2:52 pm #

Thanks for letting us share in your adventure. Sorry to hear that you have to cut this trip short – safe travels!

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- Jill and Dana March 28, 2022 at 3:36 pm #
  
  Thanks Joyce. Glad you were along. Home again.
  
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joycetate March 28, 2022 at 2:49 pm #

I’m sorry to hear this – I’ve enjoyed your Lecce adventure! Safe travels

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Derek Simmons March 28, 2022 at 12:59 pm #

We hope that your early return repairs the reality that unexpectedly intervened to shorten this adventure you so generously shared with all of us. Buon giorno.

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- Jill and Dana March 28, 2022 at 2:29 pm #
  
  It shall be repaired. Arrivederci
  
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Nancy March 28, 2022 at 12:40 pm #

Hope all is ok.

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- Jill and Dana March 28, 2022 at 2:30 pm #
  
  It is, or will be. Let’s take a walk when I get home.
  
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paul mabarrack March 28, 2022 at 7:23 am #

So sorry. Is it in order for you to email me?

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- Jill and Dana March 28, 2022 at 7:27 am #
  
  Hi Paul, No need to worry. I will email you now.
  
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Sue Garfitt March 28, 2022 at 6:46 am #

Hello, I am sorry you are having to cut short your Lecce holiday. I hope you are both Ok:)

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- Jill and Dana March 28, 2022 at 7:06 am #
  
  Hi Sue, Thank you for your concern. We are both feeling well, just headed home.
  
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