We’re about to leave Alberobello, so here’s a few observations about our experience here:

Milk – our kids love milk and Grandma Mary Ann always said we should buy a cow for our backyard. In Italy, no one drinks milk. One day I bought all three liters sold at the market in Alberobello, wiping out their supply. Big D has requested cold “latte” at a few restaurants and had the funniest looks and giggles from waitresses.

Brands — I’ve seen a lot of kids wearing the Pyrex sporting goods brand and Big D commented on all the boys wearing Levi’s shirts. (He pronounced it lee-viss, not knowing it was an American brand and therefore desirable by teens in Italy.) I’ve seen the occasional Supreme shirt and shorts, and read that Italy has a big counterfeit market due to the copyright laws. I’d happily buy counterfeit Supreme if I can find it!

Older people – there are a lot of short, older people in Alberobello and the surrounding towns. A lot of old men and women just sitting around, mostly in the shade avoiding the heat. We’ve gone out to dinner, and then returned several hours later only to see the same group of older people sitting in the same spot, people watching and chatting with each other.

Big D said “I know why Italians are so short, they don’t drink milk and they don’t sleep enough!” (because they are up all night strolling around.)

I love watching them watch everyone else. I’ve tried to be inconspicuous and take some of pics of them.

These were from Minori but I am including them anyway: