...we did more traveling than anything else, including sightseeing...we found out that getting hourly buses to a location 10 hours away is no problem as long as it is within the same state; problems begin if you want to cross the state line - then even if your destination is close by, there will be 1-2 buses max if you're lucky...we got wet more than anytime before in our lives and started questioning the wisdom of coming to India in August - from, out of all...

...we landed in Bombay and noticed the airport underwent some styling changes, looking more sleek and friendly....we went through immigration, customs and other formalities at an absurd speed of about 10 minutes. Then the cabbie took us to our hotel without stalling, getting lost or asking for directions. Are we in the same country as last year...???...we realized booking a hotel close to the airport means that the airport is also close to the hotel and that plan...

1. I almost miss my plane, as usual, and vow to come back soon, possibly move here permanently :)

1. I set out on a hike to the beautiful beach of Cala Goloritze from Baunei. My knee rears it's ugly head again (so to speak :) ) but I make the 500 m descent (and the subsequent ascent) in good time.2. I drive through Bosa, which is one of the islands most beautiful little towns. I wish I'd come here before. The view from the castle hill is priceless.3. I tour a stretch of the wild, virtually deserted west coast from Bosa to Alghero. Wow!4. I check into ...

1. I go on a trek to ruins of Tiscali settlement in the mountains.2. I get a little lost and don't quite make it to the ruins. However, I do meet feral dogs, a ferret, a wild pig in the bushes and a snake on my path, basking in the sun. An exciting day!3. I conclude I am in a terrible shape and must start running again soon.4. I drive down the coast through beautiful Baunei in the mountains to the coastal resort of Santa Maria Navarrese, where I have one of m...