Selvaggio Blu
Selvaggio Blu is an overwhelming mountainous area along the East coast of Sardinia, il Supramonte, a hidden gem that provides the roughest hiking trails in Italy. Its rugged landscape distinguishes the region; steep mountains rising from the sea like cathedrals, rock masses resembling the heads of giants. Thousand years old olive trees cling to the rocks, forming bridges of jagged branches and trunks over deep ravines. As the sea-haze spreads out over the landscape, one gets a sense of being in an unreal world which holds an untold story. Along the trail, occasionally little piglets and donkeys appear. Shepherds herding their flocks of goats, shepherds who sing. Their singing is nasal and moving. Dressed traditionally, these men remind me of the paintings by Caravaggio. The modest shepherd dishes with rich, subtle flavours make a wine taste better; the soil here is fertile. Along the steep coastal line, the scents of thyme and marjoram mix with the salty sea breeze. Pearly white beaches, with turquoise water that you can have al to yourself. Ancient cultures and friendly people. Villages like Baunei and Santa Maria Navarresé, built from clay and rocks in the area of Supramonte, Orgosol0. Nowadays, the latter is known for its murals but used to be feared for the bandits that roamed here. In the late nineteenth century, crime and feuds dominated this area. But most of all, it was the constant conflict between the shepherds and the government that controlled life. As a result, Orgosolo was given the name 'The Village of bandits".
