[ ... ] victory, Corsica declared itself a Republic, with its capital in the mountain town of Corte. Under the constitution of the Corsican Republic, ... more
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Bobbing Boozing and Packing
@ 30.07.2010 – 14:04:32
Packing Up A few minutes of respite before beginning the mad process of packing up and cleaning ourselves out of our holiday apartment. YES, the owner … more -
Where Nelson Lost an Eye
@ 28.07.2010 – 14:22:23
Calvi A big outing this morning, we drove to Calvi – the régional capital. A very attractive, typicall Mediterranean town – buildings in colours that … more -
Wine at the Pump
@ 28.07.2010 – 14:20:06
[ ... ] wiley old Corsica really gone organic ? There are so many « ploys » in wine marketing nowadays. The biggest con has to be the sticker on some ... more -
Mad Dogs and Englishmen
@ 26.07.2010 – 13:00:45
[ ... ] and not in Corsica. Tonight it is easier to breather – not that it is ever difficult because the air is so pure. Holidays are all about a ... more -
Corsican Cacophony
@ 25.07.2010 – 14:14:51
[ ... ] This being Corsica, I might be Lucky enough to find a « Casanis » water jug and glasses. (Casanis being the Corsican version of Pernod) Nearly ... more -
Corsican Station
@ 24.07.2010 – 13:37:10
Tired of moutain driving? Let the train take the strain. Thought about taking the train to Calvi or Bastia - single track with passing places and trains … more -
Thoughts on Pétanque
@ 23.07.2010 – 14:30:01
Thoughts on Pétanque It is the most French of games – emblematic, and for the twenty years that I have lived in France, I have studiously avoided playing … more
