Bari Italy 2011

We went to Bari Italy last weekend. It was so fun and beautiful. It was the perfect vacation. We spent four days in Bari staying with some our friends. We were able to relax, shop, and enjoy the Italian culture. When we first got to Bari it was early in the morning and our friend came early to pick us up. She had already planned for us to go to the beach and began making eggplant parmigiana (Matt's favorite). We went to the beach for most of the day and relaxed while getting some sun. We laughed talked and swam in the Mediterranean sea. After the beach we went to this little town that was built in about 2000 BC. It was really beautiful and neat. After that we went home took a shower and walked around the Bari boardwalk.

A four story United Colors of Benetton!

The second day we were in Bari we woke up, got ready for the day and went shopping. I was so excited because I heard that Bari had great shopping. I heard right. When we walked down the street there was a huge Louis Voutton store that you had to ring a door bell to get into. There were several stores, all having their July/August sales. One of my favorites was the United Colors of Benetton (its like a mix between H&M and Zara). We also went to a six story Zara which was my favorite. Matt and I both had a very successful day shopping. After shopping in the morning we went to the Mother's house of the lady we were staying with. She made us a very yummy lunch complete with spaghetti and muscles, octopus, delicious mozzarella and fresh fruit. It was so yummy and really fun. It helped me learn the language to be able to hear it so much and speak more. That night we went out to a little town about thirty minutes away from Bari. It was so beautiful. The churches were made of beautiful white marble, it had a beautiful garden to walk through. It was fun to walk around and enjoy the beautiful city.

Bari Coast on the Mediterranean Sea

Best Focaccia Ever!

The second day we walked around Bari. We went shopping agian (of course). We went and ate focaaccia and mozzarella. The best I have ever had. We also were able to go to St. Nicks grave and church. St. Nicholas is the patron saint of Bari. The Church was beautiful. It had beautiful paintings on the ceiling. We were able to go down and see St. Nicks tomb. It was a really neat experience. Although I am not Catholic the Churches are very beautiful and is such an important part of Italian culture.  After we went to the church we walked back and then went to the beach in Bari where we had a yummy dinner and walked around.

Beautiful view in Trani

On Sunday we went to Church in Bari. I love being able to go to Church while I travel. It is so nice to know that even if I am on the other side of the world I can still enjoy going to Church and it exactly the same just in a different language. Everyone at Church was so nice and kind to us. After church a lot of the members in the ward had lunch for all of us. It was so delicious and fun. We talked and enjoyed everyone's company. After church we went back pack and then had our bus ride back up to Sienna. It was such a fun trip and I really wish we could go back.

Us in Tranni

Beautiful Bari Night