Imagine reading the books being uninterrupted, the sound of the waves and the wind. Yup, paradise

“Beauty is where there are no people” damn that hit me

He’s been social distancing for 29 yrs.

“Beauty is where there are no people” Me as an introvert: 🙂

“It took 10,000 years to make this beach. Mankind has destroyed it in 20.” I found this so powerful and sad

I'm italian and I met this men when I came to that island sailing. We had a long talk together and it's been one of the most incredible experiences in my life. It really moved me to tears!

This proves that just because you're alone, doesn't mean you're lonely.

This is the lifestyle we all want but won’t be able to handle.

“It took 10,000 years to make this beach. Mankind has destroyed it in 20.” Man, that hit hard.

imagine. waking up to the sound of waves and this beautiful sunshine everyday. and when night falls, you sit on the beach and look up to see a sky full of stars.

"I have many friends, which are my books. Because They never betray you" Makes me wonder what happened to him in the past that made him not trust anyone.

I salute this man who has turned his back against the idiocy of society.

No human , only books. No sickness, only nature. No loneliness, only solitude. This is a kind of nirvana I seek.

The fact that there’s no one else makes it paradise island

“This is my Christmas tree. And these are all the objects people give to the sea. They are very generous, aren’t they?”

This man is playing Animal Crossing's hard mode.

this is how I feel when I forgot to bring my phone in the toilet.

"Twenty-nine years and I never was ill."

"Beauty is where there is no people" Never in my life have I agreed so much with something another person said.

"I have stated that I have always had friends books they never betray you on the contrary they make you grow." Best thing I've heard all day. It's so true

I tried the same thing by locking the bathroom door. Didn't work. Kids found me. So much for an isolated paradise.

"Beauty is where there are no people" - I feel you sir.

I get a weird feeling that this should be in history books

This dude, reads books on a lonely island, has peace, the place is beautiful, the water is beautiful as well, and the breeze is fine. A literal paradise right there

"Beauty is where there are no people." truth.

Playing survival mode single player on minecraft

He's apparently retiring at the end of the month. I hope he enjoyed his many years alone, as I'm sure he did.

“Beauty is where there are no people” i do think the same

“Beauty is where there are no people” So true

This is the wealthiest man on the planet. Wish it was me.

Beauty is where their is peace. For 29 years, he never got ill. Such a happy life.

"Beauty is where there is no people" I felt that.

Someone's grandma out there, broke this man's heart 29 years ago!

Watch how the whole world arrives there next morning 😂

This grandpa living the world everyone would dream of when they are retired, beautiful view, fresh air, friendly nature.

The way the world is moving I wouldn’t mind living on a Island as well

that's one sarcastically-made Christmas tree

As an Italian, I loved this video but I feel sad that the actual history of Butelli was not covered at all, so there are some facts about this beautiful island: - The only period in which the island was inabitated was in prehistoric eras, no modern settlement has ever been established on it. - The 'Pink Beach' that you see briefly on video owes its magnificent color to the shells of Miniacina miniacea, a foraminifera that lives in the habitat around the rhizomes of Posidonia oceanica, the most important flora in the Mediterranean Sea. Over time, however, the beach has lost almost completely its color due to the human behaviour explained in the video. In 1994, the Pink Beach has been put under severe regulations, and now is forbidden to access, walk, rest and even swim near it. In recent years, the park has given the possibility to visitors to walk on the hill that surround the beach, and boats have to stop at least 70 meters away from the shore. - Since 1800, the island had been private property, sold and brought by several people over the years, until a New Zealand man made an offer to buy it in 2015. All of sudden, a national campain started to prevent Butelli from being brought once again, in order to preserve its beauty (even if the new buyer had promised to mantain all the rules that were already established to preserve the natural state of the island). In the end, a sum of 3 million euro was put together to add the island to the already pre-existing National Park of the Maddalena Archipelago, but since then Mauro Morandi, the man in the video, has reported the fact that the Italian government is not taking care of the island at all, especially regarding the matter of the plastic waste that comes from the sea.

It is heartbreaking to know that he's about to be driven out of his paradise...

💚 Thank you for sharing💛 I moved an island with my little girl from Europe this summer🌴🐠🦋 Things doesn’t work smoothly sometimes but we are alive🌺 To the person who are reading this: Whatever has happened to you in your past has not power over the present moment, because life is now. Falling love with yourself no matter what since you are made perfect as you are 🧡💚❤️ Greeting from Okinawa, Japan🌺

Of course he hasn’t had a cold if there are no other humans around

"The old guardian of an island" would be a good title in a literature..

I'm Italian, and I'm happy to see an Italian who cares about the nature and he's kind

This is the first time i got jealous of someone's life. I want to live in an island too, all by myself, with books and coffee and that fantastic view.

His christmas tree is so Depressing..he has hanged all plastics thrown in to the sea & says dont u think humans are so generous they give this to the sea :-(

Beautiful island and he's rather a very interesting person. Loved it. He looks so in peace. I wish one day I can get to be so comfortable with my life like he is with his.

As amazing as this is I’ve realized watching these kind of documentaries that we are social creatures and being isolated from each other does stuff to the head, not craziness just *something* Even being a introvert we still have SOME contact.

This video perfectly describes everything I want in life.I wish I get to live a life like this one day.

At least he can’t get the coronavirus

"beauty is where there are no people " Me - " damnnnn I knew thanos was correct "

I find this person quite incredible... the way he has thrived in body and mind. I'm really struggling during lockdown and social distancing right now. I really miss being outdoors near the ocean ....and I miss seeing my friends for a cuppa coffee and also I miss hugs.

he said beauty is where there are no people ...love

When you love simplicity, honesty and truth, you don't end up not yearning for the company of humans, but the embrace of nature.

i love how he calls the island a 'she' edit: okay y'all i get it, it's an italian and spanish thing, cool, don't need to explain it to me the same way over and over lol

Judging by how the world is especially society. This man isn't insane or weird to live how he does,rather he's one of the most sane people around. I'd gladly give up all my possessions just to live four years as he does without hesitation.

Most of the ppl in comments loved 'beauty is where there are no ppl' or the christmas tree. For me it was 'She treated me well.' 'I think she loved me.' He feels that the island had graced her with the opportunity to exist in her. He treats her like a goddess. I feel like crying seeing how beautiful she is tbh.

This guy took the word "introvert" to the next level

*Behold the lord of the introverts*

When he said that books are his friends because they'll never betray you and will help you grow as a person, that really hit me hard.

This man once was a young boy with a family. How on Earth could he end up like this

I’m HAPPY for him. He is living the life that he adores.🙏👍🙂

All the people saying "I wish that was me" would be so sad and bored after 2 days 😂

2:48 "It took 10,000 years to make this beach. Mankind has destroyed it in 20." There's a man who understands our impact on the planet.

I want one or more hours video of this old man’s life in the island I mean it’s incredible how this guy just left everything behind and he found his mind’s paradise in this island and because I am born in Greece I know that once you fell in love with the sea there is no way back !!! I would literally live near the beach for the rest of my life is so peaceful

what does he eat, how does he get new books? I kind of hate when these ordinary things are left out :) beautiful place

I love this guy, I admire his choice to pursue a solitary life, surrounded by nature and reading

I agree the Island loves him too, because living in Island for 29 years is difficult but its seems it welcome you due to what you are doing and does the Island let you see its beautiful and amazing side

So dear man who loves his solitude, you had a video produced that most likely will bring more people then what has ever come before. Give him your thanks, this cameraman for this awakening if you ever see him again.

I see there are lots of I feel sorry for this man. Please don't be sorry for him, he has found his place in the world. Whatever life's path led him there can he truly understand and be at one with himself. Not all humans need social interaction. I envy this man and wish him all the best his chosen path can give him. To truly know ones self is true wisdom and pure happiness.

He’s so wise with his words. Like all that time to think definitely did something for him. I don’t think I’ve ever seen a more contempt person.

He said that he doesn't want to speak to anyone. I'm just curious to know how hard it's would have been for the media team to make him to talk...

He took social distancing to a whole new level

god I wish that were me

As an introvert, this is introvertness to an extreme level, lucky guy, wish I could live there as well.

"The sole occupant of the island, Mauro Morandi, who has lived there since 1989, is now to be evicted by the end of 2020." This saddens me greatly.

This man is so very blessed. I feel peaceful just thinking about living like that.

I really envy this guy. He was courageous enough to escape the mundane boundaries of the everyday world to a paradise all of his own. Now if I can muster up the courage to leave NY & go somewhere as peaceful & as serene as this, I think I'd have a much happier life...

" *I have always stated that i have friends, which are my books. They never betray you. On the contrary, they make you grow.* " Oh man! This is so true

For some reason I am crying, I have absolutely no idea why but I think it’s because the idea of such a pure lifestyle is just amazing. (And the global pandemic hasn’t effected him)

so simple, so peaceful, not to mention so beautiful ! Thanks for sharing ... Eric

It must be great there! *_No need for a job_* *_No need for money_* *_No criminals_* *_No law_* *_No Fortnite_* Edit: Damn, thanks for 2.8K likes!

Isolating from people is the best way to live longer and become creative, I'm 28 years old and I really want to live like him.

Something terrible must have happened to this man to want to isolate himself from everything and everyone... but it doesn't really matter, he is clearly living the life of his dreams, a life that most of us will probably ever enjoy from our screens

What an interesting and unique lifestyle! Everyone has their own way of living full out.

Wow, “it took 10,000 years to make this beach. Mankind has destroyed it in 20. Thats really sad but also really true

If he retires, i will replace him.

I watched this video when it was new. I still think about it regularly. What a life, man.

Only a man this strong is able to send language purists, gender ideologists, tax collectors, corporate owners, religious ministers, abusive employers, toxic women, face masks and vaccine mandates INTO THE REALM OF THE ABSURD. Respect for this man.

This man reminds me of a story of a recluse who lives up in the mountains. Visitor: Hello Sir! Don't you get lonely living up here? Hermit: No, I don't. Not at all! Visitor: So, what do you do during the morning Sir? Hermit: I have coffee and Rosary. Visitor: What about during the afternoon? Hermit: I have coffee and Rosary. Visitor: What about during those very cold nights? Hermit: I still have coffee and Rosary. Visitor: Wow! Sir, you must be a holy man! Hermit: No, I am not! Visitor: But you must be Sir, after all of the praying that you do all day and night. Hermit: Before you go, I would like you to sit down with me. Visitor: But of course. Thank you Sir! Hermit: Rosary, Please bring us 2 cups of coffee!

Shows us christmas tree, he decorated it with some garbage he collected and said *these are the garbage they sent me from the ocean, generous aren't they?* LEGEND

when is this man going to retire because this is my dream job no social interaction for years brilliant

"And these are all the objects people give to the sea. They are very generous, aren't they?", that hit hard. And the way he looks at it with such disappointment of the rest of the human race

I'd love to live like him.

Great story but so much left uncovered. Please do a part 2!Would have been interesting to hear about his life before, what was his profession, did he have family, what happened to them, why he didn't want to talk to anyone for years, how did he find the island (besides "by chance"). Also how does he live? Does hunt or fish? What kind of fruit and veg grown on the island? What about the plants he takes care of? Where would he go if his health deteriorated and he had to leave?

What an amazing man. My dream is to rebuild a skoolie/ rv / etc.. and travel. I want to wake up, make a great cup of coffee and drink it outside and enjoy the scenery. Campfires, mountains, creeks, oceans, I could go on and on. These are things I crave! My last kiddo is about to graduate and go into the military. I own my home. I love this house so, so much. The ONLY way I would ever sell it is to buy a big vehicle to remodel and live in full time. Out right buy it. No payments. Point being (lol) I get this guy in the video. I personally need a bit more social interaction but not much. He is blessed having all this time there. ❤️

This man is my kindred spirit I will find him and carry on after he passes, his duty.

Free from the disease of social constructs of happiness. At peace. Truly amazing.

Can I apply for the post of the next guardian..????? :-)

I don't know what language he is speaking, but its beautiful. Especially with his slow, calming voice. I could listen to it for hours.

What an interesting human being, I am fascinated with him and his lifestyle. What a mentally strong and healthy man. Never been sick in 29 years, not even a cold, wow. And here we are in the rest of the world with Covid-19 causing immeasurable suffering and death globally. I am happy this man does not have to endure that. He doesn't even have a dog/cat/ or other type of pet for company, but then again, I bet he has befriended all the wildlife there. He is probably like St Francis of Assisi but on Budelli Island. All the best to him!