basilicata

We recently had to rent a car while our personal vehicle was in the shop for repairs under the warranty. There were several delays as the part wasn't available and it was during August (no business, other than tourism, happens in the south in August ;) ). The rental was extended multiple times...

The Palatine Tables (Tavole Palatine) near Metaponto are the remains of a sixth century BC Greek temple dedicated to the goddess Hera. Originally the temple had 32 columns (6 by 12) but only 15 of the doric limestone columns remain. It sits in a field beside the River Bradano, near the border...

View of the River Basento valley from Pisticci.

Metaponto Lido.

Map of the area. The other sites are difficult to find.

Burial tombs in the field nearby.

Large, impressive columns.

Large, impressive columns.

15 Doric limestone columns remain.

Remains of 6th century BC Greek temple.

Entrance behind museum.

Closed museum at site.

Exit from SS106 coastal road.

The owner of Antico Frantoio Di Perna in the town of Campomaggiore, in the mountains above Potenza, gave us a tour of his mill. They use modern equipment and produce extra virgin olive oil from local olives which they ship worldwide. They were recently reported on in a Chinese newspaper. Olive...

Article about them in a Chinese newspaper.

Top quality equipment from a company in Tuscany.

Top quality equipment from a company in Tuscany.

Top quality equipment from a company in Tuscany.

The owner in the production room.

Extra virgin olive oil from local olives.