2016-06-04 Marina Cannigione, Sardinia

This afternoon when all the preparation was done for our guests arriving, we set off on foot to have a look around Cannigione
This afternoon when all the preparation was done for our guests arriving, we set off on foot to have a look around Cannigione
There is a large open square by the port in Cannigione
There is a large open square by the port in the town
There are plenty of restaurants and cafes around the foreshore by the marina
There are plenty of restaurants and cafes around the foreshore by the marina

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Chiesa di San Giovanni
Chiesa di San Giovanni
This will be a rather bright shopping experience for most customers!!
This will be a rather bright shopping experience for most customers!!

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There are nice walkways and a good bike track around Cannigione
There are nice walkways and a good bike track around Cannigione
Just north of the the town centro there is small beach which is popular for the locals and visitors
Just north of the town centro there is small beach which is popular for the locals and visitors
As no doubt there are quite a few English residents and visitors here, the Old Cutter Pub makes it's customers feel quite at home!!
As no doubt there are quite a few English residents and visitors here in Cannigione, the Old Cutter Pub makes it’s customers feel quite at home!!
Behind the beach is very pleasant residential/holiday area
Behind the beach is very pleasant residential/holiday area
Recently much work has been done developing the open central park area by the houses which even has a quite a rather unusual fountain
Recently much work has been done developing the open central park area by the houses which even has a quite a rather unusual fountain
Back to the boat in the marina
Back to the boat in the marina
Our first guest have finally arrived
Our first guest have finally arrived
John and Angela conveniently had a direct flight to Olbia from Rome, where they had spent a few days after arriving from Australia
John and Angela conveniently had a direct flight to Olbia from Rome, where they had spent a few days after arriving from Australia
After settling in and a welcome drink for our guests we ventured into the small town for dinner
After settling in and having a welcome drink with our guests, we ventured into the small town for dinner
After some research earlier in the day we booked a table at La Zattera in the main street of the town
After some research earlier in the day we booked a table at La Zattera in the main street of the town
La Zattera had a very pleasant drinks area in front of the restaurant
La Zattera looked bright and inviting, with a very pleasant outdoor drinks area in front of the restaurant
Ric is pleased our guests have finally arrived
Ric is pleased our guests have finally arrived and is no doubt looking forward to some male conversation on the boat
Once seated we all receive a tiny morsel of fish in aspic from the chef
Once seated in the restaurant we all receive a tiny morsel of fish in aspic, compliments from the chef
For an entree we share the tuna capaccio, which was delicious
For an entree we share the tuna capaccio, which was fresh and delicious
.....and the yummy mussells!!
…..and the yummy mussells!!
John orders the tuna main course
John orders the tuna main course
Angela, Ric and I share a wonderful fish in the oven!!
Angela, Ric and I share a wonderful fish in the oven!!
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The snapper was baked in the oven with potatoes, tomatoes, wine, stock and herbs and spices

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Our very friendly hosts this evening
The host and staff were all very friendly this evening

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