We woke up in Hotel Stiffe, in the town of Stiffe.

Our luxury room cost us a whopping 60 euros.

Opposite is the ticket office, 10 euros buys you a ticket to the Stiffe Grotto. A 10 minute drive to the Grotto entrance.

Once our tour guide Anna arrived the tour began, she curtly informed us the tour was in Italian but she would gladly answer any of our questions.

We were sorry to miss her commentry, but she told us the caves were discovered in the 1950's.

We didn't miss hearing how various rock formations were named the Rabbit or looked like Bacon!

The caves boast some really impressive cave falls.

The path took us 90 m upwards towards the source of the falls.

The local scenery was just as stunning as the caves.

7 gruelling hours to Rende our overnight stopping point.

We found a wonderful mountain snack stop, where the owners daughter brought us tiny snacks while we awaited our burger.

This ancient bell was tolling as folks returned from church.

So a late arrival in Rende & Cuccino Grill, where we ordered this starter, willing to try anything , I'm currently wading through an entire bottle of mis ordered wine ( I wanted a glass! ) Hell the things I have to do!

Goodnight dear reader ( Marmit , Ian has saved you the fatty bits from his steak, hope they keep ! )

xx