We rode from Otranto to Lecce 17 years ago. I'm so glad you stopped in Acaia so I could see what it looks like now. It was more a construction site then. https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/2006apulia/otranto-to-lecce/

I have the technological advantage of a full-size computer monitor on which to view your fine photographs. On my tablet and phone, details just vanish.

Ha! I missed that.

And a seagull too!

The area I walked when taking the photos for the slide show video was amazing! I wish I had more time to explore it,

Spring is here alright, but it’s fleeting. We’ve got another dry day coming but after that rains are coming again. Hopefully they’re coming from the north, and the skies will be clearing for you soon. You need to get some training rides in!

It was a couple blocks from downtown on Highway 270.

Yup, Italian wall lizard. Very nice shot!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Italian_wall_lizard

Sicilian distribution is over most of the island of Sicily and a few nearby small islands.

https://www.lacerta.de/AF/Bibliografie/BIB_12072.pdf

Amazing pictures! I love the slide-video! Beautiful to see that spring is in evidence somewhere! Still cold and grey here.

It's reached that state of grace where it's enough to be merely picturesque rather than productive. Rather like myself.

Even though you've left the island, I think you've spotted a Sicilian wall lizard.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sicilian_wall_lizard

Even without quarrying there's no shortage of building material for them, is there?

That built-in spiral "staircase" is not only necessary for easy roof access (plus, presumably, construction), it's a nice decorative touch.

My thought too, Tricia!

It is amazing! The cactus are larger here than in Arizona!