Giovanna and Gavino, the owners of our apartment here in Alghero, are already an unforgettable part of our trip. A couple of retired teachers who live on the floor below us, they could not be more genuine or generous. Yes they both speak English quite well, but appreciate and encourage our attempts with Italian and are very patient...and naturally good teachers as well. On Tuesday, Gavino took us on a tour of the area outside of town, let us go for a swim (it was too chilly for him) at his favorite beach, showed us some of the Nuraghic ruins, and drove us up to Cappo Caccia. The famous Grotto di Nettuno- extensive caves that can only be reached by boat or by walking down some 650 steps- are here. Now you know I did NOT do the steps, but here is a view of what we could see from the top. Pretty spectacular by itself.

 

We seem to bring some rain with us wherever we go, and even though we’re told it never rains here in June, we had a hell of a downpour again yesterday. A good day for the Red Coral Museum, storm watching from our terrace windows and cooking at home. A few scenes from our walks in town,  along the bastion, the promenade and to the end of the town beaches today. 

Tomorrow, a new adventure. We are getting a car and John will be driving us to Bosa, our next destination south of here. The drivers are a bit more sane in these parts than in Sicily- and certainly than the mainland. You can still send good thoughts our way ...there are always buses to avoid.