From the moment we arrived at Villa Giulia Julia made us feel so welcomed . We arrive a little early so she showed us the beautiful pool surrounded by beautiful trees, brought some juice and snacks and suggested we just relax by the pool.
We had to decided to do a cave tour that afternoon and as Julia's English is not the best her son Sebastian helped us with information . Our room was now ready so we unpacked and took off for the cave tour. Before we left Julia asked whether we would like to have dinner cooked forwhen we arrived back. What a great idea not having to worry about dinner.
We arrived back just in time for dinner and Francesco greeted us and said that dinner wouldn't not be too long but brought some wine and nibbles to have before dinner.
We were then called to dinner into Julia's and Francesco's home.
The dinner cooked by Julia ( who just loves cooking) was the best meal we have had in six weeks of travelling. Julia had wanted us to experience real Pughlia cuisine and we did . There was so much food. One course after the next and not mention the bottle of local red wine. Francesco was so proud of Julia's cooking and would come out at each course and explain what we were eating.
He was equally proud to show us and share his preserved cherries which were scrumptious. This dinner and with the genuine hospitality given to us has been the highlight of our trip.
In the morning we went for a walk past lovely Pughlia properties with many trillis to look at.
Francesco and Julia thank you for a wonderful stay and for being two beautiful people that we are both very lucky to have met.