Paradise DOES Exist

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It’s been a busy week in Sardegna showing the guests around town. I haven’t had time for writing. But exploring I did. I hope you enjoy the following pictures as much as I enjoyed taking them and basking in the glow. Happy Monday.

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An Evening of Reggae – TRAIN TO ROOTS

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The Original Sardinian Roots Rockers – TRAIN TO ROOTS established themselves in 2004 and have played large festivals all over Sardegna, Germany, Spain and Italy. Their live performances are exhilarating and heart pounding, their strength comes from their underlying knowledge … Continue reading

I Love You More Than Italian Pizza

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“I love you more than Italian Pizza,” is how I’ve signed my letters, postcards and parcels to my three beautiful young nieces back in Canada for the last three years. Around my sisters dinner table there is constant children chatter … Continue reading

Where Wine is Born

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Sardegna is where wine is born. It is where the oldest wine in the Mediterranean is produced and it is here where the tales begin. Some say the Cannonau grape variety was introduced by the Spaniards in the 1400’s during … Continue reading

New Cat(s) in Town

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I’ve found a new distraction and it’s taking up all my should-be-writing time. Warning: This post is not about Sardegna, or Continue reading

Sunflower Queen

It’s a rainy day in Sardegna today. The skies are filled with grey heavy clouds, the wind barely stirs the tree tops and the animals are content with the cool showers. On days like this I crave the lemon-yellow sun, but knowing she won’t make a grand entrance, I’m content watching my babies Continue reading

Cavalcata Sarda 2011

One hundred and twelve years have passed since the first Cavalcata Sarda took place to honor King Umberto 1 and Queen Margherita, who made a visit to Sardegna in 1899. This colourful folk festival is held on the second-last Sunday of May, every year. Continue reading

Jennifer Avventura is an Expat in Italy

I just want to give a shout out to the folks over at Expats in Italy. Their website is truly the bomb. The people over at Expats, I must say so myself, are super nice. They added me to their list of blogs, and all I had to do was ask. Easy. Thanks Expats in Italy.

If you’re looking to be an expat in Italy, I suggest you click the links provided. You will find the best, most current up-to-date information on Expats in Italy. Visa information, moving advice, politics, forums, shiny-happy people, Italy’s best recipes, living in Italy, what to expect … and so much more! What are you waiting for, click.

You can find me on the forums at Expats in Italy as Sarda.