Pics of days 3,4,5, and six in Sardegna

This is the view from Liliana's rooftop garden in Assemini.





Gianni was so sure I was Clark Gable reborn, he drew a mustache on me to show the group during dinner. Now I am known as Clark.






Iglesias





View from my balcony






view from my flat.





Our performance space for the first three concerts. The final concert will be in an old theatre in the oldest city in Sardegna, Orgosolo.




"Vieni, Butterfly!" In concert with Gianluca playing, Yali, and myself





Daevidas and I are wondering when the pizza is coming.







From the right: Emily wong (pianist), Sophie (mezzo), Daevidas(baritone), Analivia (harpist) and Gianluca enjoying a celebration of the first two concerts.






From the left: Gianluca, Don Carlo, e Donna Liliana Eirru. All founders of the Ente Concerti and our wonderful hosts.






Look at that tile work. Gianni did that all by hand.





Gianni ("Johnny") was commissioned by the city of Assemini to create the stations of the cross for the churches of the city. Each station is put in a significant place all throughout the city.





the steeple of the Church of Santa Lucia






in the church of Santa Lucia






Nice shot of homes in Assemini, the home town of all these wonderful people.






Cagliari




you can see where they built new stands where the old ones ended. This theatre was shocking, totally open air.


Merging the old with the new. The acoustics are wonderful in that ampitheatre. "Gianluca, why aren't we singing there?"




Overlooking Cagliari




Loading up to drive through Old Cagliari





I am in the car when I took this picture. Notice how close the camera is to the wall on the right. No wonder all the cars are so small.



Driving in the Old City portion of Cagliari






Gianni takes us into his shop where he shows us some of his works-in-progress. This is a plate/bowl which has not yet been fired.





staying by the fire to keep warm, Gianni chats with Karen (left), and Yali before the meal starts.






Daevidas chats with Gianni's dog, Lambretta (translates to "Scooter")






Toasting the end of a fine evening with AnaRosa as she pours me yet another glass of Mirto. "Basta!"
So much in so little time. The concerts have been a huge success. We have toured the city of Cagliari, seen many things, and had two other very long, wonderful dinners with friends.