Where Time Stands Still
As expected, the journey toward restoring Trulli Caliandro has reached one of those inevitable pauses — the kind where all you can do is wait. And wait. And wait. The building permit, once promised by the surveyor to be finalized “at all costs” by July 20th, is still pending. Meanwhile, the mortgage process drags on, tangled in paperwork and rising interest rates. With no green light to build and no funds secured, the dream feels momentarily suspended.
Despite the delays, I’m pushing forward. I’ve scheduled meetings with construction companies during my August visit, hoping to gather ideas and shortlist potential partners. Most firms are fully booked until late 2024 or even 2025, but I’m determined to make the most of these conversations — and if they provide detailed quotes, I’ll be one step closer to choosing the right team when the time comes.
On the bright side, the computo metrico is now complete, and I’ve spent recent weeks refining specs to balance quality and cost. I know some decisions will need to remain flexible, leaving room for the builders’ expertise. It’s a delicate dance between precision and adaptability — and I’m learning to embrace both.
So yes, we’re still waiting. But this is Puglia, after all — a place where time stands still. And maybe that’s exactly the kind of timeless experience Trulli Caliandro is meant to offer. “Trulli Caliandro. Where time stands still.” Would you stay in a place like this?
July 20, 2023
As expected, the journey toward restoring Trulli Caliandro has reached one of those inevitable pauses — the kind where all you can do is wait. And wait. And wait. The building permit, once promised by the surveyor to be finalized “at all costs” by July 20th, is still pending. Meanwhile, the mortgage process drags on, tangled in paperwork and rising interest rates. With no green light to build and no funds secured, the dream feels momentarily suspended.
Despite the delays, I’m pushing forward. I’ve scheduled meetings with construction companies during my August visit, hoping to gather ideas and shortlist potential partners. Most firms are fully booked until late 2024 or even 2025, but I’m determined to make the most of these conversations — and if they provide detailed quotes, I’ll be one step closer to choosing the right team when the time comes.
On the bright side, the computo metrico is now complete, and I’ve spent recent weeks refining specs to balance quality and cost. I know some decisions will need to remain flexible, leaving room for the builders’ expertise. It’s a delicate dance between precision and adaptability — and I’m learning to embrace both.
So yes, we’re still waiting. But this is Puglia, after all — a place where time stands still. And maybe that’s exactly the kind of timeless experience Trulli Caliandro is meant to offer. “Trulli Caliandro. Where time stands still.” Would you stay in a place like this?