An interview with La Nuova Sardegna by Silvana Porcu

Posted on May 1 by Jennifer Avventura

This past March I was contacted by Silvana Porcu, an English-speaking Sardinian journalist from La Nuova Sardegna. She and her editors were looking for an article on Sardinia but from an outsiders point of view. Silvana found My Sardinian Life and she contacted me. We did the interview via Skype, she in Alghero and I in my adopted hometown in Sardinia.

I would like to thank Silvana for taking the time out to interview me on My Sardinian Life. And another huge thanks to La Nuova Sardegna for printing the article. This was a huge honour for me, thank you.

What joy and exposure! I’ve already been contacted by a woman who lives in Sardinia and she is Canadian! Imagine! I thought I was the only Canadian on the island. I’m looking forward to meeting these newfound friends.

My Sardinian Life – A Canadian blogger reveals the secrets of the island …

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Together #2

Posted on April 28 by Jennifer Avventura

Weekly Photo Challenge: Together #2

Now it’s your turn to share a picture which means together to you!

Do you like the smiling happy children in Sardinia?

Weekly Photo Challenge: Together

Posted on April 27 by Jennifer Avventura

This weeks photo challenge is about togetherness.

In Sardinia there is togetherness all around. I caught this young calf giving a gentle kiss to her mother. I hope you enjoy.

See what other bloggers are up to this week: here.

Automattic’s Worldwide WP 5K | My Sardinian Life

Posted on April 25 by Jennifer Avventura

Early this morning I took part in Automattic’s Worldwide WordPress 5K run. The race is set this Sunday – April 29th, 2012. You can post your run/walk or hike anytime between April 23rd – April 29th.

Staying healthy and fit is a concern for all, with Automattic’s WWWP5K anyone, anywhere in the world can join in. Get outdoors, breath and stay focused. Most important … have fun!

Follow me on my 6.2k run though the mountainous terrain of Sardinia, Italy.

Starting point.

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How Two Travel Bloggers Met | Bagni di Lucca to Trinita

Posted on April 24 by Jennifer Avventura

When I started writing My Sardinian Life I had no set goals in mind. I hadn’t planned that my little blog could bring sunshine to the many colourful pockets in our world. I didn’t expect the positive comments of encouragement. I didn’t really expect anyone to comment at all! These were just my thoughts and daily life in Sardinia, Italy who would be interested in that?

I continued to post, comment and discover other travel blogs. I found new destinations and people, and put them on my bucket list. The list is now, virtually endless.

I am grateful to have met another blogger who has supported my writing pretty much from the start. How the world brought us together, or why, I will probably never know. I’m just happy it did.

Allow me to introduce you to Debra from Bagni di Lucca, Italy via Brisbane, Australia.

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The Giants Tomb of Coddu Vecchju | Tomba dei giganti di Coddu Vecchju

Posted on April 24 by Jennifer Avventura

Coddu Vecchju

The tomb of the giants is an enormous Sardinian gallery grave. Built during the bronze age by the Nuraghic civilization, it shows the true strength of the Sardinian people during the megalithic period.

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Sunday Morning Road Signs

Posted on April 23 by Jennifer Avventura

The Sunshine Award | My Sardinian Life

Posted on April 23 by Jennifer Avventura

Things just got a little brighter here at My Sardinian Life. I’ve been awarded with the Sunshine Award from AllThingsBoys. Thank you for the nod in my direction, it’s truly appreciated.

The Sunshine Award Rules:

Include the award’s logo in your post.
Answer 10 questions.
Nominate 10-12 other fabulous bloggers.
Link your nominees to this post and comment on their blogs, letting them know they have been nominated.
Share the love and link the person who nominated you.

The Questions:

Favourite Colour? Pink and Green.
Favourite Animal? Cats.
Favourite Number? 13.
Favourite non-alcoholic drink? Grape Juice.
Facebook or Twitter? They are both rather annoying … but Facebook.
My Passion? Writing, running, and my family.
Prefer getting or receiving gifts? Giving.
Favourite pattern? Paisley.
Favourite day of the week? Sunday.
Favourite flower? Sunflower.

I won’t be passing The Sunshine Award on; as last week I was nominated for two other blogging awards and I have nominated pretty much all the blogs I now follow.

This pretty award I’m going to admire. Thank you again for the nomination.

The Giants Tomb of Li Lolghi | Arzachena, Sardegna, Italy

Posted on April 22 by Jennifer Avventura

The Giants Tomb of Li Lolghi – Tomba dei giganti di li Lolghi.

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Sun #2

Posted on April 22 by Jennifer Avventura

The sun finally broke through the miserable grey skies and we decided to get out of the house, and go for a drive. The skies were busy with jet planes and their trails. As we headed directly into the early morning warm rays my thoughts drifted to this weeks photo challenge: sun.

This is what I came up with.