David's Diary: Wednesday, May 5, 2004

Exploring Southern Sardinia

Bored with waiting and having seen all of Cagliari, we rented a car and explored the south-eastern region of Sardinia. One of the highlights of our tour was seeing the caves of Is Zuddas. We also drove across the causeway to Sant'Antioco.

Car we rented for the day

Town we visited

Steps leading to the main square

Local cafe where Marian and David got their morning coffee

Local historical site...

Where we bought Sardinian wine and cheese

A sign points the way to Is Zuddas Caves

We climb up to the entrance

Stalactites

Interesting colours

Thousands of years in the making

Greenish cast from fluorescent lights

Stalactite and Stalagmite joined together

Water drops form interesting shapes

Isolated harbour at Porto di Teulada

A few fishing boats and mostly empty docks

Sant'Antioco

Flowers line the steps to the museum

Walls of the museum

Bright flowers and coloured stones light up a grey day