Sardinia

With Hans and Teresa in town, I decided a weekend trip was in order and Sardinia (Italian region #17 of 20 for me) was chosen.

First stop, Nora, on the coast south of Cagliari.  This archeological site was settled by the Phonecians.

There are towers all across the Sardinian coast.  Here's one at the southern tip of Sant Antioco, which itself is an island off the southwestern coast of Sardinia.

In the interior of Sardinia, one comes across these beautiful sites.  Not sure if they are natural or manmade.

Su Nuraghe di Barumini.  These stone structures found throughout Sardinia are dated to 25,000 years ago.  Their purpose is unknown.

The one here at Barumini is the largest of the known Sardinian nuraghes and is on the UNESCO world heritage list.

We actually arrived AFTER closing, but since the gate was unlocked, Brian (right) led the B&E charge.

Being in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea means that its been under the influence of many different foreign powers.  One of them, the Romans, of course, built a bath here at Fordogianus

The water at the fountain was scalding, so it was better to find a place in the nearby river in which to soak our feet.

3 hour lunch above a reservoir in Sardinia.  La dolce vita.

The colorful town of Bosa on the west coast of Sardinia.

The 40km drive between Bosa and Sardinia is stunning.  We pulled out over at this spot for the sunset.

Sheep!  Bonus!

Brian was determined to catch and hug a sheep.

However, with their sure-footedness, their capture was never really a possibility.

Watching the sun go down in these last few photos...amazing.  And don't we look like a J. Crew catalog?