Today was our first day using Zodiacs to get ashore. Fortunately, we had fair weather and clear skies, making our ride into port pleasant for all. Once ashore, we boarded buses and enjoyed the scenic ride through the Sardinian countryside. Our first stop was a set of ancient ruins created by the Nuraghe. These striking structures date back thousands of years and left guests with a sense of awe as we pondered their origins.
Next, we ventured to our second archaeological site, Li Lolghi’s Giants’ Tomb. This structure is 27 m long. It was a symbol of land possession and asserted the importance of those buried below. The site is neatly nested below a large vineyard, which creates a dramatic backdrop.
After a short stop in Baja Sardinia, we returned to port to re-embark National Geographic Orion. Once on board, we enjoyed some down time and a fantastic presentation from Benedetta Gori, a visiting National Geographic specialist.
