Ansley's Italy Self Discovery Tour 2010 - Day 3 Part I

So I am actually writing this at 11:30 in the morning because the internet was being skiddish last night. So you lucky readers will technically get two or three posts today.

First, sorry to hear the Rangers lost in Game 1. I have not read the details, but I am only assuming this is a strategic move to have us sweep the next 4 games and celebrate the World Series win in DFW. Back to the trip...

I guess I was not completely over my jet lag, because after a wonderful breakfast of pastries, proscuitto, cheese, caffè and Nutella (!!!!) from La Peonia B&B, I went back to my room and somehow fell asleep for another couple hours.

Even after the delay Antonello offered to take me on a drive to show me Cagliari. Antonella and Vanna have been more than accommodating. The room I am in is quaint, but has a large modern bathroom, which is very nice. It also must have been fate that I stayed in that room because the comforter has Fleur de Lys on it. They also share in the love of dogs. They have three; one is a 17 year old mini pincher named Margherita, who is blind, but is really cute and who can walk around the backyard - cautiously of course.

Driving around Cagliari, only one world comes to mind.....Breathtaking. I cannot begin to describe it. A new world feel with rolling mountains, scenic views, lush greenery and structures ranging from 4th century basilicas to beautiful govenment buildings built in the 1700s. The streets in the historic area are narrow enough that is barely fits a car, yet Antonella navigated them with ease. 

He dropped me off at Poetto beach, which was fantastic. The water was crystal blue and the cove reminded me Virgin Gorda in the BVIs. Even though it was in the high 60s, some people still were sun bathing in swimsuits. I rolled up my pants and got to walk along the coast, and feel the water around me. There was also a beach side café where they had hammock chairs set up that people could just sit down and nap in the sun with the surf in the background. I managed to download a couple songs on my Driod X before I left, so I enjoyed a cold beer on the beach while listening to "I Remember" by Kaskade and Deadmau5. 

I took the bus back to the B&B (The bus system is fantastic and easy to get around in), for yet another nap before heading into town for dinner...that is another entry all amongst itself, which I will write around later.

Going to get my culture on and walk through the historic district and visit the National Archealogical Musuem.

Averrederci!