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Several years ago, Morandi began posting his photos on Facebook and Instagram — allowing the rest of the world to appreciate the island’s beauty as much as he does. He hopes that by bringing attention to the island’s beauty, more people will fight to protect it.
“I am realizing that there’s beginning to be an awareness that it is essential to protect nature.”
In 1999, Italy closed Budelli’s pink sand beaches to tourists, who now — in an effort to protect the island from further erosion — may only walk along a pathway behind the beach.
“We must try to see the beauty to the end, and then we will respect nature and perhaps this world will be saved.”
His message to the world: “Looking at the surface is not enough. You must see beyond, feel the beauty, the scents, the whistling of the wind, the noise of the backwash, the gleam of the sun on the sea…”
Solar battery that feeds the fridge and WiFi antenna
He relies on solar panels to supply power to his home and has a system for collecting and purifying rainwater to drink. He even builds his own furniture, using driftwood and other materials he finds around the island.
WiFi antenna, installed by one of the groups of tourists who visit the island from time to time
To deal with rodents, Morandi took in two cats.
Cattle is prohibited in the reserve. Morandi has a cock and two hens.
A camera that Morandi uses to take pictures of landscapes.
A tablet for editing pictures and communicating with the subscribers.
