Via Ellenica
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A 200-mile stroll from Brindisi to Matera February 11 - 18, 2025 -- compiled by Jeff DePree ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Creative use of bicycle rims
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Stone pillars were often used to prop up olive trees
![]() Most nights were spent in well-stocked private apartments
![]() ![]() These trulli houses were prolific along parts of the walk
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![]() ![]() Simple pilgrim accommodation
![]() "The aunts", though not speaking a word of English, lavished me with braided cheese, scrambled eggs, wine, and cookies.
![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() There were plenty of aggressive dogs along this walk, but this one just craved attention.
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