As I wind down from completing my thesis, I have been reviewing my WordPress Draft Folder, as I have many posts that were nearing completion but weren’t in my desire to complete my PhD.

This post did not make it past draft while travelling through Italy.

Lecce was wonderful, and it was hot. Afternoons when the town closed allowed me to work on the book chapter I was writing based on my research. It was also a time when I could participate in the “Shut Up and Write” sessions with my study buddy. We were early adopters of Zoom!

With nearly two weeks in Lecce, we could take it easy and live our slow travel mantra.

Our Airbnb apartment was delightful with a superb host. It was more B&B than Airbnb, with the traditional home-baked goodies our host provided an added benefit. Our apartment was ideally located near the train station, a bus stop, and a short walk to the old town. The entrance to our apartment was through a small door that did not indicate what was inside. Of course, our apartment was up multiple stairs, which is always a challenge with suitcases. At least it was well lit. The apartment had been our host’s home until she and her husband had children, at which time they moved to a farm just outside the town. We were the beneficiaries of the farm with fresh produce each morning, along with those baked goodies.

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