The named storm Deborah hit Corsica Wednesday night and when we left in the morning the wind was still really strong, the sea had big waves breaking over the rocks and it had turned very cold.
So we headed off further down the west coast, past Ajaccio and into more hills. Had hoped to visit the prehistoric site at Fitosi but closed until 1st April. Anyway, stopped for coffee in the next village, Sollacaro, tiny café/bar and we brought the average age down! Then headed for Bonifacio, stopping for picnic at Sartene which was much bigger and quite picturesque.
Finally arrived in Bonifacio, Chris did the last bit on his bike, despite the weather. Bonifacio is an old town up on a promontory and it was quite difficult to find our way around, especially as the wind blew and blew. Like a lot of these towns probably more photogenic from further away.
When we arrived at our next little bungalow near Porto Vecchio the owner said they had sleet this morning! But she had put the heating on - hooray.
Then back up into the mountains heading for Bavella, stopping at Levie and Zonza before picnicking facing the famous Aiguilles de Bavella, a superb set of granite peaks.
Back down to Porto Vecchio where parking was expensive, even on the streets. The centre was quite pretty though,
but just about everywhere closed and preparing for the season.
Today up the east coast pausing at Solenzara for coffee in the sun, then to visit the archaeological site at Aléria. Not only was it open (surprise!) but really interesting, museum in the castle all about Etruscan burials
and the Roman town, then a walk around the Roman site, followed by a picnic in the sun.
A grand day out! Now in Corte, the old capital of Corsica.
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