6.25.2010

Gypsy*Friday - Sardinia*Italy

Even though my travel spirit is hard to break, it is possible sometimes. I don't talk about it often, but oh boy am I unlucky when it comes to weather and traveling? Sardinia is the perfect example. 
Sardinia is said to be one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean (this is also where the rich and famous come to unwind in the summer). I was really looking forward to discover it for myself and happy to enjoy some autumn, sunfilled mini vacation with AC. I was quite wrong I must say. Our romantic weekend ended up even more romantic due to the fact that by mid-October the island was empty... and I mean we could hardly find a restaurant that was open! Very intimate. Sardinia is famous for it's beautiful weather but I'm "happy" to report that I was there when this decade's one and only ice rain fell.... yup, true story. But don't let my miserable luck fool you. The island is indeed beautiful and I am really looking forward to going back this summer and enjoying it at it's best (hopefully). 
We stayed in an agriturismo, which is basically a local farmlike establishment (at least ours was) where they rent out little houses/flats and they serve amazing 9-10 course dinners at night! (not exaggerating) It's very typical in Sardinia and if you ever visit I suggest you stay in one of these to experience a more traditional, Sarda way of life! :)

P.S: the pics are misleading... looks like the weather was nice but it REALLY wasn't! :)







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22 comments:

  1. jeminaJune 25, 2010 at 8:01 PM

    your pictures are always amazing darling, hopefully when you go there next, the weather will not be so cranky, love love, jemina, xoxo

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  2. AshleyJune 25, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Uh-oh, crossing my fingers for mid-September... Thank you so much for the post, Gabby--and for the tips from your friend on our site! Congrats on the admission!!

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  3. Mary @Delightful BitefulsJune 25, 2010 at 8:18 PM

    Pictures are stunning! Never doubted you wouldn't get accepted... THIS is why :)

    xxMK
    Delightful Bitefuls

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  4. Diana MieczanJune 25, 2010 at 9:42 PM

    I wish I would be sitting on that beach right now...Those photos are so pretty:) And I hope when you go there next time you will have a hot hot hot weather:)
    Kisses, darling and have a relaxing weekend:)

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  5. kelli g. { bug miscellany }June 25, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    well the photos are beautiful, even if the weather wasn't. :) i've had my share of horrid traveling weather, but what are you going to do?? might as well sit back and stock up on good stories to tell later. :P

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  6. m.June 25, 2010 at 10:53 PM

    nice
    pics

    http://www.thefeliblog.com

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  7. LifestyleBohemiaJune 25, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    wow - that looks simply breathtaking! you are a very lucky girl to be there - enjoy!!

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  8. Ren- Lady Of The ArtsJune 25, 2010 at 11:13 PM

    it looks lovely and you look great!

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  9. hobovogue .June 25, 2010 at 11:49 PM

    i dont believe you.. the beach looks incredible :((( now i miss cali!! :[[

    <33 [v] hobovogue

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  10. MarcieJune 26, 2010 at 7:29 AM

    You are living my dream Gabby!


    Have a great weekend!
    Marcie

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  11. AnonymousJune 26, 2010 at 8:28 AM

    those pictures do look reallyreally beautiful! but ice rain is not lucky timing. there are so many places i'd looove to visit! i think i'll add sardinia to the list!!

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  12. Marta G. (A Bilingual Baby)June 26, 2010 at 10:53 AM

    Hi! Sardinia is beautiful! In Alghero, I recommend a visit to "Grotta di Nettuno", amazing! Castelsardo is very pitturesque, very nice to visit at night. As for shopping, they have beautiful filigrana + silver works. Have a nice holiday, lucky you, I wish I could go to Sardinia again this summer!

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  13. THELOOKING_GLASSJune 27, 2010 at 4:02 AM

    So beautiful, reminds me of St Miguel, Azores beaches.

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  14. Claire KieferJune 27, 2010 at 4:03 AM

    I'm so jealous of your life!!! Even if the weather was bad. :)

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  15. Barbara von EngerJune 27, 2010 at 1:03 PM

    To sit beachside in Sardinia must be an exquisite pleasure;-)

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  16. ClaireJune 27, 2010 at 9:23 PM

    I'm so jealous of all your travelling, i'm practically green!

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  17. Rene BraunJune 28, 2010 at 2:01 PM

    Hey , I see you love travelling and i invite you to visit Tel Aviv :) Promise to show you a good places

    http://dressscode.blogspot.com

    In my blog you can see a little bit of Israel :)

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  18. D e g a i n eJune 28, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    this destination looks unreal!!1

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  19. SJJune 29, 2010 at 8:54 PM

    i have always wanted to go there! thanks for the accommodation tip, the pics only make me want to go more!

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  20. Zoe GabrielleFebruary 3, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    True story me too. I have never been camping in anything but a hurricane. One tornado and once went to the desert and it Rained... every morning.

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  21. ...June 6, 2011 at 9:27 PM

    I'm going to Sardinia for the first time in a few weeks and I am so excited. Your photos made me even more excited than before! Xo

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  22. Designer lehengaMay 5, 2014 at 9:26 AM

    I really think you will do much better in the future I appreciate every thing you've added to my information base.

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