Eugene needs more cowbell !

Thanks for all the comments - My new axe is not one of your Pink Floyd types, nor even a modern solid steel model, but something made locally and probably unchanged in design for 1,000 years.

A great day in the Forest of Umbra about 20 miles away. A few cars driving through but we were the only ones on foot.

The forest is not silent - it rings with the sound of cowbells, every one a different pitch, which creates a great musical effect with dozens of individual sounds from nearby to far away across the valley.

These cows forage freely through the forest and look in superb condition. The beef in the butchers reflects that, perfectly marbled and giving a true meaning to free range. The cows do leave quite large hazards on the pathways - best to be avoided !

And so to another breadshop - this time in Rodi di Gargano - 20 miles from Peschici. A wonderful shortcrust pastry onion, anchovy and spinach pie became lunch in the forest.

To end the day out - sunset in the harbour. I have identified our house near the church tower.