Jenniferavventura
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My Sardinian Life
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Photography, expat tales and short stories from a wandering waitress living in Sardinia, Italy.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 182 )
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Brilliant Light Goodnight Sardinia
The first sunset of December 2013 was a blazing bright pinkish/orange. It lit up our living room like a bright disco light. This is my response to the Weekly... Read more
Posted on 01 December 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
How to Make Mouth-watering Meatballs from the Mountains of Sardinia
Sardinia is a culinary delight and nothing would please me more than to cook like the grandmothers who have baked and cooked for generations. Read more
Posted on 30 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
The Sardinian Sky
The sky in Sardinia drastically changes throughout the year from bright blue endless skies to deep black unforgiving skies. I’ve been a sky-watcher my entire... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Update: How You Can Help Rebuild Sardinia, Italy in the Wake of Cyclone Cleopatra
On November 18th, 2013 a powerful cyclone crushed Sardinia killing 16 people. Nine days have passed since that dark day and islanders are still coming to terms... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Dear Santa Claus: Let Sardinia Smile Again – In the Aftermath of Disaster
Dear Santa Claus, “Make a great gift to us sisters, that Sardinia is back smiling, as always.” Photo by Debora Deiana **This photo was circulating Facebook earl... Read more
Posted on 24 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
An Unexpected Accordion Player at Tonara, Sardinia
An unexpected accordion player greeted me at the cortas apertas in Tonara, Sardinia. He was kind in allowing me to photograph him while he played melodic tunes... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Picking up the Pieces After Cyclone Cleopatra – Sardinia, Italy
Sardinia is still in shock from the deadly storm Cyclone Cleopatra which devastated the island on November 18th, 2013. Entire communities are gone, livelihoods... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Sardinia, Italy – Emergency Flood Relief Fund – How You Can Help
The city council of Olbia have set up an emergency relief fund after the devastating floods on November 18th, 2013. Sardinia is still in a state of shock and... Read more
Posted on 20 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Cyclone Cleopatra Crushes Sardinia Killing 16
Cyclone Cleopatra Crushes Sardinia. Sardinia is in a state of emergency and needs your help! The death toll from yesterday’s devastating cyclone Cleopatra is 16... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Cyclone Cleopatra Crushes Sardinia Killing 17
Cyclone Cleopatra Crushes Sardinia. Sardinia is in a state of emergency and needs your help! The death toll from yesterday’s devastating cyclone Cleopatra is 17... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Cyclone Cleopatra Destroys Sardinia and Kills 17
Sardinia is in a state of emergency and needs your help! The death toll from yesterday’s devastating cyclone Cleopatra is 17. Today the entire island is in chao... Read more
Posted on 19 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Inside Sardinia: Nuraghe Santa Sabina
Around every corner lies a medieval surprise and when we passed Nuraghe Santa Sabina we just had to stop and admire the ancient architecture and beauty. Read more
Posted on 16 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snapshots: Layers of a Sardinian Sunrise
They say that the early bird catches the worm, and in this case I caught a beautiful Sardinian sunrise, layered with soft fluffy clouds. This is my response to... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Travel Theme: Short
The travel theme this week is short, and it finally gives me the opportunity to show off these cute, little dolls wearing traditional costume’s from the heart o... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Learning Italian: At the Gynecologist
Continuing on from the super successful post on Learning Italian: You said what?, I thought it only fair to share another one of my embarrassing moments from... Read more
Posted on 14 November 2013 EXPAT -
Learning Italian: You Said What?
Okay, I’ll admit it, or maybe I don’t want to just yet it’s a little embarrassing. I mean it has been five and a half years and all, I should know this stuff,... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, LANGUAGES, TRAVEL -
Philippines Typhoon Relief and Renewal Fund – How You Can Help
The death toll of Typhoon Haiyan (Yolanda in the Philippines) that ripped through parts of the Philippines is nearing 10,000. Thousands of houses have been... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit
This weeks weekly photo challenge is habit, and there is no better place in the world where the people still abide by the same habits or rituals as they did... Read more
Posted on 10 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
An Attempt to Learn Italian Prepositions
For anyone new to learning Italian – it’s not easy. I’ve been in Italy since May 2008 and I still haven’t wrapped my head around the Italian prepositions.... Read more
Posted on 07 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL -
Snapshots: Memories from Mamoiada
Mamoiada is a small rural town in the province of Nuoro and is famous for its carnival held in February. I recently had the pleasure of visiting this mountain... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2013 DESTINATIONS, EXPAT, TRAVEL