Day 28 - Cagliari Sardinia

Had the best overnight crossing. This ship has everything. Lots of different areas for hanging out and finding privacy. Again I paid for an aircraft style seat - but because there’s so few passengers - there’s heaps of spare place to make a temporary bed. I found a very comfortable lounge style seat that I could fully lay down on- so I had a great sleep. Just love the slight movement and vibrations - that sense of drifting…..
My big challenge today is to get myself from the port to the airport to pick up the car. That’s the easy bit. Driving out from the airport and getting out of the traffic will test my driving skills - I’m so thankful I got a good sleep. Need to be focused and sharp. Left hand driving is something I’ve not had much experience.
Picking up car proved a little stressful - seems the insurance I paid to the booking company was not forwarded onto the rental company. They wanted me to pay again - I told them to stick it. I’ve got proof of insurance payment - so left without technically insured by the car rental company. I’ve contacted the booking company - so hopefully it can be sorted.
The driving has gone pretty well. I just headed straight out of the airport to my first stop. It’s a place on the southern east coast called Costa Rei. Very pretty- the wind was quite strong on shore so not very encouraging for a swim. Beautiful mountainous backdrop to the very small town. I decided to find a place to stay after almost getting a parking fine. Ended up being told by a very friendly hotel manager that this town is expensive - he recommended a nearby place for half the price - so I’ve now got lovely digs in a place called Villaputzu. Turns out they’re having a wine & food & music festival in the town centre. It’s very cute. It’s only just kicking off. 20€ for 3 wines, local foods (they look fantastic) and a live band + who knows what?? I think it will be fun. I’m starving hangry - so ready to eat. It’s a beautiful evening - not too hot or humid.Read more