Sa Perda Marcada - Nebida

We are hooked! It was exhilarating yesterday and more was to come today.. After breakfast we had the luxury of going downhill after the big climb the day before. We had some smaller hills and our legs were feeling it! Lots of grapes (that we couldn't seem to pick!) along the way, along with lots of goats, with their bells clanking. Rugged, mountainous country. We stopped at a fruit stand to buy fresh produce. When the young girl couldn't understand what we were saying she went and got a dictionary out of the freezer! Good for a chuckle! Our first stop was the little town of Buggerru. It took a lot of effort to get into that place for a cappuccino . We came across the local market, and saw the little daycare children. So cute, as you will see in the pictures. The locals were all in the bar. The men at one table drinking beer (before lunch) and playing cards and the women at another table chatting. Gorgeous beaches on the way and spectacular scenery. Up and down we went and then took a detour to Cala Domestica, a charming bay that was very secluded with beautiful sand. While we were there, there was a photo shoot going on with a model. Wonder if we will see that in an ad somewhere? Then we had an uphill climb, that was almost as difficult as yesterday, climbing 400 meters, with a 10 percent grade in 4 kilometers. Tough in 36 degree heat, with very little breeze. Going down it was a 13 percent grade and incredibly windy, with about 20 hairpin turns. But the view...... Unbelievable. We got closer to the ocean with an incredible view of Pan Di Zucchero(sugar cake bluff) which is on most brochures of Sardinia. Lots of abandoned mines on the way as well. Then onto our hotel for a well deserved refreshment and a recharge for tomorrow. The two hardest days are now behind us. Today was 41 km day(not including detours) and we have now pedaled over 150 kms.