Man, what a day! I swear, Ceglie-Messapica is wild. I mean, I’m just a diver, right? But today? Today was a whole different level.
So, I wake up, sun’s shining, birds chirping. I’m like, “Yeah, let’s dive!” I grab my gear and head out. First stop? The old town. You know, the one with those narrow streets? Via Roma, I think? It’s like a maze! I’m dodging tourists left and right. Seriously, how do they not get lost?
Anyway, I’m strolling, and I spot this cute little café. Can’t resist. I order a cappuccino. The barista, this dude named Marco, is super chill. He’s like, “You dive, huh? You ever seen the underwater caves?” I’m like, “Dude, I live for that!” He tells me about this spot near the coast. I’m pumped!
But then, bam! My phone buzzes. It’s my buddy, Luca. He’s like, “Yo, meet me at the castle!” I’m thinking, “Castle? What castle?” Turns out, he means the Castello Ducale. I’m like, “Sure, why not?”
I hustle over there, and let me tell ya, that place is epic! The views are insane. You can see the olive groves stretching for miles. But here’s the kicker: Luca’s late. Like, super late. I’m standing there, getting all hot and bothered. I’m thinking, “Dude, I could be diving right now!”
Finally, he shows up, all out of breath. He’s like, “Sorry, man! Got caught up in a gelato shop.” I’m like, “Really? Gelato over diving?” But whatever, we head to the coast.
Now, here’s where it gets crazy. We get to this spot, and it’s beautiful. The water’s crystal clear. I’m gearing up, and I see this old fisherman, right? He’s got this huge net, and he’s yelling at the seagulls. I’m cracking up. Like, dude, chill! They’re just birds!
I dive in, and it’s like entering another world. Fish everywhere! I’m swimming around, feeling like a mermaid or something. But then, I see this trash floating. Ugh! Seriously? In Ceglie-Messapica? I’m fuming. I start collecting it, thinking, “This is not how I want to spend my day.”
After the dive, I’m all pumped, but my mood swings again. We head back to the town, and guess what? The streets are packed! It’s like a festival or something. I’m trying to navigate through the crowd, and I’m like, “Excuse me, coming through!” But no one’s budging.
Finally, we find a spot to eat. I order orecchiette, and it’s bomb! But then, I spill some on my shirt. Classic me, right? Luca’s laughing, and I’m like, “Dude, it’s a fashion statement!”
As the sun sets, the town lights up. Ceglie-Messapica is stunning at night. The streets glow, and there’s music everywhere. I’m feeling all the feels. Happy, angry, surprised—like a rollercoaster!
We end the night at this little piazza. I’m sitting there, thinking about how crazy today was. From diving to gelato to orecchiette disasters. Ceglie-Messapica, you’ve got my heart.
But man, I need to sleep. Tomorrow’s another day, and who knows what’ll happen next?