Unexpectedly Pitzinurri

We stayed at the camping in Sciopadroxiu, as it was close enough to get to after our beach games. After a dinner that was far more delicious than I expected, we went to bed with the plans of a simple ride to the next beach tomorrow in our minds.

Those visions were shattered in the morning. There was no coastal route to Scivu beach. A shoreline of rocks and scrub had not allowed a road. Maybe also because there is a penitentiary in the middle. What a scenic and natural location to be imprisoned in!

So we have to climb up to Ingurtosu, and then to the abandoned mining town of Pitzinurri. This was our 'chance' to get into mining country of these green mountains.

We reached the high point of Gannamari, where we could see how far and high from the beach we had come. And were going back down to it!

The road down was a freewheeling thrill, but also lubricated with the relief of being done with the uphill. We reached Scivu beach, which is a natural outpost where sea turtles lay their eggs. We found none, but maybe a sea snake. We had big plans at the next stop, but we stayed back to enjoy some well-earned swimming and playing catch.Read more