Found myself a wonderful summer job and here’s my view from the office:
What’s the view like from your office window?
The view from my Sardinian office window
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Tag Archives: Italia
Travel Theme: Sweet Sardinia
This week’s travel theme is sweet from Where’s my backpack, and there’s nothing sweeter than traditional Sardinian dolce.
This is my response to the travel theme. Why not join in on the fun? Click the link at the top of this post to find out how you can take part.
Have you been to Sardinia? What’s your favourite sweet?
Sardinia – A stunning paradise of litter
“Be the change you wish to see in the world.” – Gandhi
Nothing annoys me more than seeing a beautiful beach, street or park littered with the laziness of people who continue to make our world a not so beautiful place to live. My favourite time to hit the beach in Sardinia is May and September – why you ask? Well, because there are hardly any tourists and the beaches are clean. What you say? Clean? Yes, clean and litter free.
Who do you think is going to walk down that long sandy path to clean this disgusting mess up? The commune? The men and women who work long, hard hours collecting garbage from house to house, from shop to shop and from hotel to hotel? You really think they are paid adequately to walk down that steep incline to retrieve the garbage you left? NO! No, they aren’t and no they won’t.
Now, I can’t put all this litter blame on the tourists, can I? That would be totally ignorant on my part. This is a local problem as much as it’s an international problem. I’ve given harsh words to my local friends about leaving their cigarette butts in the sand, and I’ve been tempted one too many times to give the same harsh words to the tourists I see leaving litter on the beach (but lucky for you, my husband held me back).
If you brought it with you – take it away with you, this includes your cigarette butts! There are adequate garbage bins at ALL public beaches in Sardinia.
Don’t be an uneducated fool who leaves litter on this island, or anywhere in this beautiful place we call planet earth.
Considered yourself warned. I’ll be watching you.
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Rifiuti e disagi, spiagge da salvare
Sinis, rifiuti sulla spiaggia di S.Giovanni Turisti delusi si improvvisano netturbini
Travel Theme: Simplicity Sardinia
Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour
This week the folks controlling the Weekly Photo Challenge have asked us to represent “The Golden Hour.” The golden hour is the first and last hour of the day. I’ve never been a sunset photographer and sunrises are just too early for me. I did however manage to capture a photo of the setting full moon one early morning.
The Golden Hour – Asinara Bay, Sardinia, Italy
This photo was shot at 5:03 am using a Sony Cyber-Shot. I think it turned out pretty cool, you can even see the moon’s reflection, shining brightly on Castlesardo. There is nothing golden about this photo but it was shot at the right time for this weeks theme.
Any tips for capturing the perfect golden hour of a sunset?
When paradise turns deadly – Sardinia’s Somber Secret
Surprise washed over him as he found himself lying on the hard tiled floor of a pharmacy in a small fishing village on the coast of northwest Sardinia, Italy. “What am I doing here?” he thought as people curiously gathered around him. Continue reading
8 things you should know before moving to Sardinia, Italy
This blog My Sardinian Life receives daily hits from people looking to move to Sardinia, Italy. So, I’ve compiled a little list for those out there searching for a life less ordinary in paradise. The search engine terms which brought people to my little blog are always written in English: Sardinia cost of living, move to Sardinia, jobs Sardinia and so on.
Canada, England, Australia and America want ‘in’ on this little island secret but before you pack your bags, take these pointers into consideration. My intention with this post is to put into perspective what day-to-day life is like on the most stunning island in the world – Sardinia, Italy. Disclaimer: these are just my opinions. Continue reading
Weekly Photo Challenge: The World Through Your Eyes
Through blurry Ray Bans I take you on a voyage. A voyage to one of the world’s most crystal clear places on the planet – Sardinia. My favourite beach, my favourite sand, wind and earth – this is Sardinia through my blurry Ray Bans.
This is my response to the Weekly Photo Challenge – The World Through Your Eyes. Click the link to discover more through the eyes of others.
Do you see what I see?
The Flow of YS Falls – Jamaica
Stepping outside of Sardinia for this photo challenge, I find myself at …
YS Falls, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica
This 7 tiered flow of water is nestled within a secluded valley in Jamaica’s ‘breadbasket’ parish – St. Elizabeth.
YS Falls is a spectacular sight to behold. Throngs of tourists and locals alike flock to this working cattle and horse ranch each year. There are natural pools for a relaxing swim or for the more adventurous there is zip lining over the falls. We spent a good few hours here, hiking and taking in the gorgeous views.
This is my response to the Weekly Travel Theme: Flow.
Have you been to Jamaica? In the comment section below, tell me about one great experience you had in Jamaica.
The local side of it – Li Feruli, Sardinia, Italy
I’ve written about this stunning stretch of beach many, many times before and yesterday, for the first time in 6 months, I finally got to relive its natural beauty. Li Feruli was left off the list of top beaches in Sardinia that was circulating the social media scene and I’m grateful as I want to keep this gem all to myself.
There was hardly a soul around (with the exception of a pair of nudist) as we made our way to ‘our‘ spot. The cool breeze mixed with the salt air and I reminded myself that I have returned to heaven.
And now, I’d like to remind you, the naked tourist. This stretch of sand is not a designated nudist beach. Personally, I have zero problem if you decide to strip down to your birthday suit but the local authorities may see differently.
If you’d like to get naked in Italy here is a wonderful link with designated nude beaches.
It’s good to be home! It’s good to set foot on Li Feruli, again and again!
What’s the first thing you do after returning from abroad?
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