(CNN) — Each day for the past 29 years, Mauro Morandi has woken up to a golden sunrise illuminating the Mediterranean Sea. You can buy it in OllolaiIsland dutiesWaking up to views like this never grows old for Mauro Morandi. Courtesy Mauro MorandiMorandi became the island's official guardian, monitoring the upkeep of Budelli and -- at first -- consciously avoiding summer daytrippers. Courtesy Mauro MorandiRelated content 33 amazing places to visit in ItalyMorandi spends his days photographing island life, enjoying his own company and reflecting. A close up of one of the pink-colored microorganisms that gives Budelli's beach its pink tinge.

Source: CNN March 21, 2018 11:15 UTC