The little village of Nebida nestled on the hillside between the sea and the mountains is one of my favourite places in this area. At the heart of the village is another favourite, the bar/cafè/pizzeria Oasi. Not much to look at from the outside, a sign over the door saying ‘Oasi’ on it and 3…
Sardinian Notes
Common misbeliefs about Sardinia – Part 2
3 common misbeliefs about Sardinia – Part 2 Sardinian misbeliefs debunked (-some at least). Before travelling to a new place most of us go to the web to search for information. But it is easy to get lost down the black hole of the Internet. This post covers 3 of the beliefs the potential traveller…
Common misbeliefs about Sardinia – Part 1
3 common misbeliefs about Sardinia – Part 1 Sardinian misbeliefs debunked (-some at least). Before travelling to a new place most of us go to the web to search for information. But it is easy to get lost down the black hole of the Internet. This post covers some of the beliefs the potential traveller…
Sticky fingers – Italian pastries and how to stay clean
Gorgeously, sticky, Italian pastries. It used to elude me how the locals managed to stay clean while I always had sticky fingers after eating … until one day On Sardinia, and most of mainland Italy too I can imagine, sweet, sticky pastries are a part of the diet for most people. This is the normal…
Discussions in Saint Francis
The saint francis church, a place for peace, meditation and saying the saint francis prayer – and heated discussions about flower arrangements In my Sardinian town Iglesias, there is a small Saint Francis church (Chiesa di San Francesco) which used to be a part of a Franciscan monastery. The monks have sadly closed down the…
Shepherds and the love of Fiat Panda
An Unexpected Encounter While Roaming Monte San Giorgio On the hills Mountain biking in the Sardinian hills is a peaceful adventure, all you can hear is the wind and the birds chirping. It is quiet, calm and tranquil. Sometimes you come across a flock of goats or sheep. Their bells are like a symphony of…
Tea breakdown – tea the Italian way
When your old comforts was not as expected Meltdown I’m ashamed to say it, but I had an egoistic meltdown..….over tea…… not my finest moment I admit. All my newfound peace, calm and serenity out the window….over tea…. Italians are not tea drinkers, at least not in the same way as somebody who has lived…
By the Wind Sailors – Velella
The velella – the trust and flow of little blue sailors The beach is always a ‘go to’ place for peace and calm and being in touch with nature. Like described in this post: Healing properties of the Sardinia sea After a few windy and stormy days, the beach was decorated with wave shaped ribbons of…
Mussolini, Arborea and Happy Cows
can I thank Mussolini for my creamy yogurt? Discovering Arborea As a newbie in a foreign country, it takes some trial of different food items before you find your favourites. In the trying and tasting period I discovered ‘the Happy Cows’ in Arborea. Arborea is an area (and a little town) in the province of…
The healing properties of the Sardinian sea
The sardinian sea has an energy of its own, good for mind and spirit calming place Water and specifically the sea have healing properties, both on our minds and bodies. Spending time by or on the sea is healing, calming and it somehow drags you into it’s own energy and rhythm. It gives our overactive brains…