We’re on our way to a new-to-us destination! We’ll be landing at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam Sunday morning and with only one hour and 15 minutes to make our connection we’ll have no time to linger. Once off the plane, we’ll follow the signs to the gate that will take us to the capital of Sardinia, Cagliari on the very southern tip of the island.
After 4 nights in Cagliari, we’ll pick up a rental car and drive around the coast of the Mediterranean Sea to spend time in the cities of:
- Oristano
- Alghero
- Santa Teresa Gallura
- Orosei and
- Olbia.
Here’s what we’ve learned about Sardinia:
- It’s Italy!
- It’s a large island in the Mediterranean Sea.
- The official language is Italian but some people speak the local dialect, Sardo.
- And, some people speak Catalan.
- It’s sparsely populated with more sheep than people.
- The food is delicious made with local, seasonal ingredients.
- Local red and white wine are produced here as well as craft beer.
- The landscapes are varied with beaches, rocky terrain, and forests.
- It’s a Blue Zone with the highest percent of people who live to be at least 100 years old.
Below is a stock photo of Cagliari.
We’ll leave Sardinia after about 3 weeks to travel to Trieste, Italy and Ljubljana, Slovenia for a few days.
Our plan is to spend about 3-4 nights in each place. We look forward to interesting cities, beautiful beaches, archeological sites, and interesting food and wine.
Check in every couple of days for more photos if you’d like to follow along!
Ciao!
Sharon and Larry