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Superb pictures Fausto, thank you very much!!
Earl looks to be having a great time with you:thumbup:
Earl looks to be having a great time with you:thumbup:
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Thanks so much for sharing the superb photos of EARL's adventures with you, Fausto! :thumbup:
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You seem to be having a surprisingly positive influence on EARL, getting him to think of others as well as himself!!
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:thumbup:... When the old lady seemed to have gathered the strength to climb a bit more, I started going further down, but the earl stopped me by saying in his low voice that we should rather climb back up to see how the lady and her husband would get back to the parking lot. I suspect he was slightly afraid that he wouldn't be able to go down and up himself...but don't tell him, he would deny it anyway
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Fausto
You seem to be having a surprisingly positive influence on EARL, getting him to think of others as well as himself!!
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Hi again folks!
Since he got here, Earl expressed his curiosity about Sardinian traditional lifestyle and history, so we took advantage of a sunny morning and went to Nuoro (basically, the most important town of the inner area pf the island) to visit the local Museo Etnografico, a nice and interesting source of information for anyone who wants to dig a bit deeper into the history and traditions of this wonderful place I was born in.
The museum contains many reproductions of the typical everyday activities in rural Sardinia, from the shepherds to hunters to fishermen and so on, and a special attention towards craftsmanship and traditional products. Here is Earl resting on an ancient horizontal weaving loom:
Textile work is a very common (and very traditional) activity here. I personally own a few things weaved by my own grandmather when she was a teenager for her trousseau or hope chest (I think that's how they call it). Here's an example displayed at the museum:
Another product which shows an incredible variety from town to town is bread. Some kinds of bread are only made for certain occasions, others are exclusively made in small areas of the island, some are actually a sort of "trademark" of one particular town. Here's Earl discovering a bit of them:
Finally, costumes. It's a huge richness of this island. Every town, no matter if big or small, has at least one traditional costume (one for man and one for woman) which is totally endemic of one town, and recognizable (well, for those who know enough about them at least...I only recognize a few of them). Some are more colored, others are just black and white; some of them are richer (in terms of materials and jewels/accessories), others are pretty simple. most small town would have an everyday dress, and another one for holidays and special occasions (such as weddings). It is a huge patrimony of this land, and the museum hosts a sample of them. Here's one:
I have to say, it was nice seeing Earl surprised with the variety of traditions of my homeland. It's something worth knowing, preserving, and being proud of. And speaking of pride, well...wherever any Sardinian goes, the odds are he/she will take this as symbol of his homeland:
Earl and Fausto
Since he got here, Earl expressed his curiosity about Sardinian traditional lifestyle and history, so we took advantage of a sunny morning and went to Nuoro (basically, the most important town of the inner area pf the island) to visit the local Museo Etnografico, a nice and interesting source of information for anyone who wants to dig a bit deeper into the history and traditions of this wonderful place I was born in.
The museum contains many reproductions of the typical everyday activities in rural Sardinia, from the shepherds to hunters to fishermen and so on, and a special attention towards craftsmanship and traditional products. Here is Earl resting on an ancient horizontal weaving loom:
Textile work is a very common (and very traditional) activity here. I personally own a few things weaved by my own grandmather when she was a teenager for her trousseau or hope chest (I think that's how they call it). Here's an example displayed at the museum:
Another product which shows an incredible variety from town to town is bread. Some kinds of bread are only made for certain occasions, others are exclusively made in small areas of the island, some are actually a sort of "trademark" of one particular town. Here's Earl discovering a bit of them:
Finally, costumes. It's a huge richness of this island. Every town, no matter if big or small, has at least one traditional costume (one for man and one for woman) which is totally endemic of one town, and recognizable (well, for those who know enough about them at least...I only recognize a few of them). Some are more colored, others are just black and white; some of them are richer (in terms of materials and jewels/accessories), others are pretty simple. most small town would have an everyday dress, and another one for holidays and special occasions (such as weddings). It is a huge patrimony of this land, and the museum hosts a sample of them. Here's one:
I have to say, it was nice seeing Earl surprised with the variety of traditions of my homeland. It's something worth knowing, preserving, and being proud of. And speaking of pride, well...wherever any Sardinian goes, the odds are he/she will take this as symbol of his homeland:
Earl and Fausto
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So here's a last picture of the rough coast and the stairway, with the island of Foradada. Next time, we'll make it all the way to the caves...yet I know earl did enjoy the morning walk, and I hope you folks did too
Fausto
This just takes my breath away! Neptune's grotto
The traditional breads are very interesting ( I am going to try and make some ) to me as well as the wonderful endemic clothing. I am enjoying the sights and culture immensely, Fausto!! Thank you so much for this wonderful adventure and I look forward to more
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Thanks for the continuing tour Fausto and Earl. What a beautiful place, love the costumes, and that bread looks delicious!
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Gev and Mark,
thank you for your comments. I would guess there are around 100 different types of bread displayed in the museum. Unfortunately, the glass display and the lights in the room made it impossible (to me, at least) taking nice pictures. The bread culture in Sardinia is indeed very deep. It's quite common to enter a bakery in any small town in Sardinia and find something you've never seen nor tried. Some are very dry (like the typical carasau), meant to weigh little and last long, others have shapes and meanings (bread with a boiled egg encrusted for Easter, for example), some have a designated usage (cooked in broth, just to name one), and so on. Along with sheep cheese (even more than sheep cheese, I guess) bread is the biggest food product of the island in terms of variety and style.
Costumes are another awesome thing. I know a person who can spot dozens of towns just by watching the traditional dresses wore by their folk groups in a parade. Wish I knew that much
Fausto
thank you for your comments. I would guess there are around 100 different types of bread displayed in the museum. Unfortunately, the glass display and the lights in the room made it impossible (to me, at least) taking nice pictures. The bread culture in Sardinia is indeed very deep. It's quite common to enter a bakery in any small town in Sardinia and find something you've never seen nor tried. Some are very dry (like the typical carasau), meant to weigh little and last long, others have shapes and meanings (bread with a boiled egg encrusted for Easter, for example), some have a designated usage (cooked in broth, just to name one), and so on. Along with sheep cheese (even more than sheep cheese, I guess) bread is the biggest food product of the island in terms of variety and style.
Costumes are another awesome thing. I know a person who can spot dozens of towns just by watching the traditional dresses wore by their folk groups in a parade. Wish I knew that much
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Thanks Fausto, really informative and educational. Its so nice to see other countries traditions and culture.
We really have enjoyed your time with Earl in Sardinia, thanks for taking the time.
All the best
Paul
We really have enjoyed your time with Earl in Sardinia, thanks for taking the time.
All the best
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I still have a few pictures to post and places to relate about, then Earl will be packing up I guess.
I'm not sure whether there are other Euro members here who'd like to take Earl around...otherwise, I assume he'll cross the Atlantic again.
This morning, Earl and I went for a little tour and visited a couple of nuragic ruins. While we were visiting a nuraghe, Earl was approached by a group of adult and elderly French tourists who were surprised by his tale of travelling the world to meet many knife enthusiasts. His French still has accent but it seems that his visit in Paris helped him improve his spoken language, so in the end he was able to have a little chat with some of them, and he was photographed as well.
Folks...Earl is getting famous
Fausto and Earl
I'm not sure whether there are other Euro members here who'd like to take Earl around...otherwise, I assume he'll cross the Atlantic again.
This morning, Earl and I went for a little tour and visited a couple of nuragic ruins. While we were visiting a nuraghe, Earl was approached by a group of adult and elderly French tourists who were surprised by his tale of travelling the world to meet many knife enthusiasts. His French still has accent but it seems that his visit in Paris helped him improve his spoken language, so in the end he was able to have a little chat with some of them, and he was photographed as well.
Folks...Earl is getting famous
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Thank you again for showing us your homeland. The museum is fascinating; a few places here still have the bread baked around a hard boiled egg at Easter.
Can you tell us the significance of the coat of arms? And dare I ask if they had a display of knives; even after Earl leaves that would be a treat.
Tom
Can you tell us the significance of the coat of arms? And dare I ask if they had a display of knives; even after Earl leaves that would be a treat.
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Thank you for your comments.
As for knives, yes, there is a display of knives in the museum; unfortunately, I wasn't able to take a decent picture of it. Most knives were actually fixed blades ("leppa 'e chintu") used by shepherds and hunters before folding knives came over. Obviously, there is also a resolza in the museum
As for the history and significance of the flag, there's still light to be shed. One thing is for sure: it derives from the victory of Pedro I de Aragona on the moors that had invaded Spain; the legend says that St. George appeared on the battlefield (and that's where the red cross in white field comes from) and helped Pedro slay and decapitate the four moor kings, who were left on the battlefield. The flag was later "donated" to the island by the Spanish kingdom when Sardinia became part of it (XIV century), and from that moment on has developed a stronger bond with Sardinia, remaining "our" flag even after the Spanish dominion was over. Originally, the four moors had their eyes blindfolded (in sign of submission), then the interpretation and symbolism of the flag changed and nowadays the flag (which is officially the flag of Sardinia, and one of the most common flags in the world, among those not referring to a nation or country) displays four moors with their front bended and eyes open. It is an interesting historical theme, for those who like araldic. No matter the history, though, today the flag is the unmistakable proof that a Sardinian is there
Fausto
As for knives, yes, there is a display of knives in the museum; unfortunately, I wasn't able to take a decent picture of it. Most knives were actually fixed blades ("leppa 'e chintu") used by shepherds and hunters before folding knives came over. Obviously, there is also a resolza in the museum
As for the history and significance of the flag, there's still light to be shed. One thing is for sure: it derives from the victory of Pedro I de Aragona on the moors that had invaded Spain; the legend says that St. George appeared on the battlefield (and that's where the red cross in white field comes from) and helped Pedro slay and decapitate the four moor kings, who were left on the battlefield. The flag was later "donated" to the island by the Spanish kingdom when Sardinia became part of it (XIV century), and from that moment on has developed a stronger bond with Sardinia, remaining "our" flag even after the Spanish dominion was over. Originally, the four moors had their eyes blindfolded (in sign of submission), then the interpretation and symbolism of the flag changed and nowadays the flag (which is officially the flag of Sardinia, and one of the most common flags in the world, among those not referring to a nation or country) displays four moors with their front bended and eyes open. It is an interesting historical theme, for those who like araldic. No matter the history, though, today the flag is the unmistakable proof that a Sardinian is there
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Loving your photos Fausto, what a wonderful place to live, and you are rightly proud of it my friend. Looks like Earl has been having a fantastic time :thumbup:
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Thank you for your comments
I thought Earl would be glad to visit a bit of Sardinian archeological ruins before travelling.He said he was interested in old things, so I thought 30 centuries was old enough
and took him to the necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necropolis_of_Sant'Andrea_Priu
We walked around the ancient catacombs dug into the rock. These sort of hypogeic necropolis is traditionally called domus de janas (which means"house of fairies"). Some of them have been used as tombs for centuries until the middle age, or as churches and places of religious meetings. A very distant past where you can (literally) walk into:
Earl seemed to enjoy the visit, and the historical meaning of the place...then I decided he could not leave Sardinia without visiting the most typical archeological site of the island, something which exists only in Sardinia and therefore identifies it immediately: a nuraghe.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuraghe
Since we're not far from it, I took him to the biggest one of the island, the nuraghe of Santu Antine near Torralba:
Nuraghes are megalythic constructions built between 25 and 30 centuries ago; there's not big consensus on the original use, some say fortress, some say tombs, and possibly the use might have changed through time. I firmly believe these were born as fortresses though, considering the effort to bring them up (the stones are indeed huge and heavy). This one has many towers and stone corridors where Earl enjoyed the cool shadows of ancient history:
Later, he decided to sunbathe a bit on top of the water well:
when he was approached by the group of French tourists, and told them his story
Fausto and Earl
I thought Earl would be glad to visit a bit of Sardinian archeological ruins before travelling.He said he was interested in old things, so I thought 30 centuries was old enough
and took him to the necropolis of Sant'Andrea Priu:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Necropolis_of_Sant'Andrea_Priu
We walked around the ancient catacombs dug into the rock. These sort of hypogeic necropolis is traditionally called domus de janas (which means"house of fairies"). Some of them have been used as tombs for centuries until the middle age, or as churches and places of religious meetings. A very distant past where you can (literally) walk into:
Earl seemed to enjoy the visit, and the historical meaning of the place...then I decided he could not leave Sardinia without visiting the most typical archeological site of the island, something which exists only in Sardinia and therefore identifies it immediately: a nuraghe.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nuraghe
Since we're not far from it, I took him to the biggest one of the island, the nuraghe of Santu Antine near Torralba:
Nuraghes are megalythic constructions built between 25 and 30 centuries ago; there's not big consensus on the original use, some say fortress, some say tombs, and possibly the use might have changed through time. I firmly believe these were born as fortresses though, considering the effort to bring them up (the stones are indeed huge and heavy). This one has many towers and stone corridors where Earl enjoyed the cool shadows of ancient history:
Later, he decided to sunbathe a bit on top of the water well:
when he was approached by the group of French tourists, and told them his story
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Fantastic stuff Fausto, it sounds as if Earl is becoming quite cultured under your tutelage He just wanted beer and trouble when he visited me! :thumbup:
He just wanted beer and trouble when he visited me! :thumbup:
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Great stuff Fausto ! You have certainly shown Earl a great time and have shown us some beautiful pictures of another part of the world that I for one would love to see first hand . Thank you very much my friend !
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So where is old Earl off to next? We're into May now, and I wonder if he is pining for his homeland yet?
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Not yet guys. A little bit of holy spirit is expecting next.
To be continued....
Mike