Bit of a hitch

Our first visit to Corsica was on honeymoon 35 years ago and we always wanted to return, it is certainly more developed now but the visit into the mountains did not disappoint. We drove to the west coast bypassing Ajaccio. I am glad we made the distinction between the Corsicans and the French, many people here are rude and abrupt, they clearly don't want outsiders. I thought this was quite a sweet little house.

As I took the picture a lady came out, fist in the air, shouting that photos were not allowed and sent me on my way. The restaurant owner next door was no more helpful, one word 'CLOSED'. Corsica offers some dramatic views, this one over Propriano sums up the island, blue seas and beaches with a mountainous backdrop.

We had tried a number of times to book the ferry from Bonifacio to Santa Teresa (Sardinia). Online booking was impossible, there was only a phone number which we also called but never had an answer. So we were already concerned about getting on the ferry and the only way to reserve is to arrive at the terminal in person and put your name in the book, of course all car places on the ferries were full for the next 5 days. So we decided to come over by ferry as passengers and leave the car behind. Next week I will return as a passenger and bring the car back. We are staying with friends so accommodation and transport is not an issue. Bonifacio is a fascinating place, a true fortress on top of the cliffs overlooking Sardinia to the south and a deep water marina/harbour north. There is a music festival and yacht regatta taking place so there was lots to see and we enjoyed the atmosphere wandering about the tiny cobbled streets in the evening having drinks and a meal in two of the many small restaurants. So we sit in Italy while our car is in France!