On our way to Matera-- Ma-tear-raw, we passed by this unique entry for someones residence. It is made up of the giant skull and many olive press stones.

 This Van in front of us was from Romania-- who would thought we would see a van from there? 

 The country side was in varying shades of green, very lovely and in JANUARY!

 Our sign to Matera.

Many have asked why it is taking so long to build the temple in Rome. This shell of a building is what you see a great deal of here in Italy! Built to a point and then either corruption, lack of funding or not a large enough bribe puts a halt to the project.