So far my romantic illusions about coming here have been more than fulfilled.

After getting the bus/ train to Grassano I was picked up by a very nice older couple and driven for at least half an hour up and down hills and valleys , through forests,  over streams until eventually we reached oliveto lucano.

My little apartment is in a very pretty old narrow street and there’s a bench outside where I can sit among flowers. I’ve already said “Buona Sera”  to 3 people so far.

It looks like I’m having a home made meal delivered about 7.30pm .

And then I’ll likely go for a walk into the piazza. I think I’ll save exploring further for tomorrow. So far I’ve explored about 20 metres in either direction.

I’ve even begun a watercolour in my sketchbook of the bench beside the door.

The town looks very pretty. I can hear people talking now . It was very quiet when I arrived about 3pm.

It isn’t as hot as Pisticci,  but it’s still quite warm.

Now I’m going to have a glass of wine and chill.

Cheers 🍷