We had to decide after Hermes, our motorcycle, was stolen in Sicily: do we continue onward to the island of Sardinia? Or do we cancel the trip. Moving forward meant that we’d have a 12 hour ferry ride going out, staying a week, and then a 14-hour ferry ride going back to Naples, Italy. It also meant that if decided to not do that , we would had to fly from Palermo to Albania, which turned out to be an expensive alternative which we choose not to take. So overall, we liked Sardinia.

Yes, it is worth it .

The town has amazing history as do so many places in Italy, and between the Church of Santa Maria, several cathedrals, the Cagliari architecture museum, and the Royal Palace, there is enough to keep any history buff entertained! And for those who want athletic workouts, you get those too, since the town quickly goes uphill from the flat harbor area, and it’s a series of up and downs the entire time you’re here! There is definitely a charm, and no lack of places to eat or drink! We took the train to the northern town of Oristrano, just for the experience, but that turned out to be a bust since there was really nothing there of note! Obviously had we had Hermes with us we would have explored the nooks and crannies along the coast, but that was not to be…

From Sardinia it was back to Naples, and then a quick ride to the airport to take a flight to Tirana, Albania. This gets us out as the Schengen zone after 53 days, and allows us to have about another month back in the EU if we choose to take advantage of that. Since we have about 30 days in one location, it also allows us to catch our breath.

We are finding that breath catching to be more and more desirable, valuable, and appreciated with each passing month! I don’t know if it’s burn out, but there is no question, the continuing travel can take its toll.