Sharing a simple photo from Tonara, Sardinia.
This weeks weekly photo challenge is habit, and there is no better place in the world where the people still abide by the same habits or rituals as they did hundreds of years ago, like they do here in Sardinia.
This hard-working man from Tonara is making a wooden platter in the shape of Sardinia to sell or give away as gifts to friends. For millenia the islanders have used natural resources from the surrounding area to make stunning hand-crafted items that will last a lifetime.
This is my response to the weekly photo challenge: habit.
Mamoiada is a small rural town in the province of Nuoro and is famous for its carnival held in February. I recently had the pleasure of visiting this mountain town and it held up to my expectations. Follow me on a photographic journey to the heart of Sardinia – Mamoiada.
View of Mamoiada from the watch tower at Cantina Puggioni Giampietro.
Tzilleri = Bar
Beautiful old alleys and doorways.
Roast Pecora
Roasting chestnuts.
The most comical guy I’ve met in a long time at Mamoiada.
Tappas in Mamujada 2013
I’d like to personally thank the Mamoiadini for throwing such a BIG fabulous festival at the Tappas in Mamujada. From what I read there were about 25,000 people in attendance this past Sunday. Keep up the great work. I look forward to a return visit.
This horizon speaks to me nightly with her stunning setting sun.
This is my response to the weekly photo challenge: horizon. Just click the link to learn more or to join in on the fun.
Do you prefer sunrise or sunset?
“Every block of stone has a statue inside it and it is the task of the sculptor to discover it.”
Michelangelo
“I believe that one defines oneself by reinvention. To not be like your parents. To not be like your friends. To be yourself. To cut yourself out of stone.” Henry Rollins
This is my response to the weekly travel theme: stone.
I’ve re-published this photo as I’m up to my ears with a little side project. I’ll be back in full blogging force by early next week.
Until next time …
“There are things known and things unknown and in between are the doors.” Jim Morrison
One of my favourite pastimes is photographing old doors. Did I manage to capture the spirit of this ancient passageway?
The hazelnut is just one of the many natural resources that flourish on the farms of Barbagia, in the heart of Sardinia. Every fall, locals busy themselves with the cultivation of the hazel tree, later turning their hazelnuts into delicious honey and creams. There are even entire festivals dedicated to the nuts of Sardinia!
This is my response to the weekly travel theme: brown.
Do you like the colour brown? I detest it but I love hazelnuts.
Lake Cucchinadorza in the province of Nuoro, sits at the foot of the Gennargentu mountain range and offers stunning views of the three surrounding towns: Ollolai, Ovodda and Teti.
Nestled deep in the valley, Lake Cucchinadorza provides the nature-lover in you with a plethora of wildlife, hiking & horseback trails and a staggering panorama of the neighbouring towns.
My Sardinian Life 