We TALKED about that once. All the places you stayed and what you saw.
I remember something in your replies about vineyards and gardens, if i’m not mistaken.
What a great and unique experience.
I remember - stationed at San Vito Air Station in San Vito dei Normanni - about 11 miles from the port city of Brindisi on the boot heel....lots of agricultural, small town areas with the “big city” close by......nothing like a mom and pop ristorante to enjoy a great meal!