We were there for four nights this spring and really liked it. https://www.cycleblaze.com/journals/primavera23/in-termoli-a-photo-gallery/

Thanks for the advice. Not sure what we're going to do. Termoli is about a day and a half's ride from here. Maybe make tomorrow a short day and stay overnight in Termoli. It does look like an interesting town. We could use some of that right now.

When in Bari, I can't recommend Mastro Ciccio enough. Amazing seafood sandwiches.

I don’t know about Bari as a place for an extended break since it’s just a large port city, but you might consider Termoli. A lovely place.

Here on the Adriatic coast I'm finding that a few campgrounds close the last day of August, a lot on September 15, some on September 30, a few on October 15, and a very few open year-round. So for our time frame, it looks promising.

I just love this one

The route - between the ocean and lake - looks wonderful

When I saw your campsite photo, it reminded me of a typical BC Parks campground site. I now know that not all European campgrounds are grass! Then when you mentioned the possibility of heavy overnight rain, the dirt-bounce effect was the first thing I thought of. Ugh! I've experienced the effect a few times, luckily only once on a cycling trip.

Thanks also for letting us all know about the availability of campgrounds at this time of year. It helps a lot with my decision-making!

Do it!

tributary??

The Terry Jacks version was a huge hit here when I was in high school. I had no idea it wasn’t his own composition.

Seiko & I loved this.

Careful, only hobbits eat second breakfast

Nice line about "vindictive."

The Topos and elevation maps are a nice and useful addition