Have you ever been to the Mediterranean shore? Join us as we hike these incredible vistas with our friend, Ivo, and tour the Port Flavia mine. I was in awe of the mining history in Sardinia, Italy and how much it had mirrored the industry in Michigan’s upper peninsula. Our […]
Sardinia
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Ivo and Rita have created a cultural workshop hotel called Casa Mediterranea on the island of Sardinia, Italy. Since we’d met Ivo three years ago this couple has not only transformed a bed and breakfast, but in addition they have created a family! Come with us as we traveled back […]
Tucked behind a stone wall in the village of Gergei, Sardinia, a Mediterranean island, rests the tranquil Mario Cesare cottage. We had stayed here three years ago and were awestruck by the owner, Giulia. (pronounced Julia) She’d worked hard to acquire and restore Mario Cesar’s home into a Bed and […]
Byssus, a thread made from mollusks’ saliva, is extremely rare and has ancient references! This “Sea Silk” had been named on the Rosetta stone and was reported to have been found in pharaohs’ tombs. Many have believed Byssus had adorned Moses’ altar. Byssus is mentioned 45 times in the Old Testament. […]