James Gaston

Map of Alghero

Map of Bosa

Bosa in the rain 25 Oct 2019 Bosa in the rain 25 Oct 2019 Bosa, Sardinia --

This morning we woke to a thunderstorm; it then pretty much rained all day. After a breakfast of cappuccinos and sweets we walked the few blocks to where we left the Fiat. Tourists can't drive, much less park, in the old town. Then we headed out of town, to Bosa.

Bosa

Bosa is about an hour south of Alghero, though if you drive like moi it'll take a bit longer. The Mediterranean-hugging two-lane road comes with scenic ocean and mountain views and very little traffic. The landscape has hints of California, with scrubby plants clinging to the hillsides that tumble steeply to the sea. There are also remnants of wild fires, like California.

Bosa is a small town, with about 8,000 people, known for its colourful buildings and its location on Sardinia's only navigable river. As soon as we arrived it was lunch time so we stopped for very good pizza. We then wandered the narrow streets and headed up the hill on foot to explore the castle and check out the views.

The 12th century castle gave us the views we wanted and also featured an old church with some colourful frescoes. We walked back down to town slowly and carefully as the streets are the usual for Sardinia slippery-when-wet smooth stones. After a few more photos we headed back to Alghero.

On the road to Bosa

Credit: Paul
Bosa

Bosa

Are Bosans short or is Paul a giant?

Bosa street

Bosa as seen from castle

Exploring the castle

Bosa with castle overhead

Cannabis-o-mat

At first glance I figured Sardinia had one-upped Canada—self-serve cannabis!—but no, the stuff they sell is very low in THC.

Cannabis-o-mat

At first glance I figured Sardinia had one-upped Canada—self-serve cannabis!—but no, the stuff they sell is very low in THC.

Cannabis-o-mat

At first glance I figured Sardinia had one-upped Canada—self-serve cannabis!—but no, the stuff they sell is very low in THC.

Cannabis dispenser

Tonight's desserts

We picked up a couple of pastries for a post-dinner treat. If only the cannabis-o-mat sold the high THC stuff.

Tonight's desserts

We picked up a couple of pastries for a post-dinner treat. If only the cannabis-o-mat sold the high THC stuff.

Tonight's desserts

We picked up a couple of pastries for a post-dinner treat. If only the cannabis-o-mat sold the high THC stuff.

Map of Alghero

Map of Bosa