Thomas and Rico make the long trip with the van. Across Germany, via Brenner in Austria

through the Alps

to Italy They had time for a stop in Bologna at the Ducati plant

and in Pisa

Then they take the overnight ferry from Livorgno to Olbia/Sardinia

The next morning I will take off with an airplane

The town is packed with snow

The city centre of Berlin

The new airport BER (not yet in operation)

Arriving in Munich I can see the snow covered Alps

Now I sit in Munich while Thomas and Rico can do their first turn.

I arrive in Sardinia in the evening

While approaching I can see the ferry having arrived

Weather is not great. Quite chilly and there is still snow up in the Mountains.

The hotel is nice and quite italian. It is still to cold for the patio but I can imagine having a beer in the evening there.

Rain showers do not stop us from riding and we get amazing views and rainbows.

And we start our usual routine. Morning coffee and afternoon coffee - very Italian.

And we can see snow

Weather gets better. Still chilly but sunny.

We find nice vistas - even with snow covered mountains.

We will visit this coffee bar on three days.

Passo di Correboi is quite impressive

In the evening we will get quite surprised by this brilliant panoramic view to Arbatax. We will see this some more times too.

View to Talana

Thomas has a look at the beach of Santa Maria Navarrese in the evening.

Ride from Desulo to Tonara

Ride from Tonara to Tiana

Ride from Tiana to Ortzei

Ride from Ortzei to Gavoi

It is raining again. So we go south where we expect it being warmer.

The panoramic view to Arbatax in the rain

Lago del Flumendosa in exciting mood of light

Italian lunch

In the afternoon we find a gem of a road. Strada Statale Orientale del Sarda between Villagio delle Mimose and Riu Accu Nius is a dream for riding.

And we have our afternoon coffee

Thomas has a look at the marina in the evening

Now we want sun. It will get a beautiful day and we will see a lot of different free running animals: Pigs, Cows, Goats, Donkeys, Horses

Another spot with view to Arbatax

At lake Lago Alto del Flumendosa we see wild pigs

Nice view at lake Lago del Flumendosa

As always: an inconsiderable house and a small door and inside best Italian food.

The Italian way to operate a railroad crossing

More scenerey at lake Lago die Mulargia

and in the valley of Fiume Flumendosa

Ride from Tortoli to Ilbono

Where to turn left in Ilbono

Ride from Lanusei to Arzana

Ride from Arzana to Lago Alto Flumendosa

The last day in Santa Maria Navarrese. We want to visit the west coast of Sardinia.

Lake Lago di Mulargia looks quite nice.

There is a house in the lake

Morning coffee in morning sun

We get to the west coast at Torre dei Corsari

The tire gets checked. The tread pattern vanishes too fast

A fish restaurant for lunch. The choice of fish

Pasta with seafood

and fried fish

And we have our coffee

Thoms the cow tamer - without success

The tire is toast.

Passo di Correboi - Fun with Cows

Ride from Correboi to Talana - Fun with

Ride from Talana to Lotzorei

Travelling home. We will go to Olbia and there we will part.

Last view to Santa Maria Navarrese

Very nice beach at the east coast

Now my trip comes to an end. I have to pack and go to the airport. Thomas and Rico can do another loop before the board the ferry at night.

Unfortunately my flight was delayed. So the two come and visit me in the evening at the airport.

Passo Genna Silana

Travelling to and from Sardinia is a challenge. While I am writing this travel report, Thomas and Rico are somewhere in Austria and have to drive home for another 10 hours or so.

It is still freezing cold in Berlin. We had -10 C (14 F) in the night and in the morning my thermometer showed -7 C (19 F).

This advertisement in Munich airport was a hit. People passing by started laughing and made pictures.
It says "Want horsepowers?"

A week later on Good Friday (29 March) Berlin looks like this: