We had a final stop on Asinara at Capo D’Oliva. There is a small village here and a hostel. Right down on the waterfront in the terracotta colour building is where the two Judges – Falcone and Borsellino – stayed with their families for their security. It was 1992 and the Mafia trials were being held in Palermo. Both men died later that year in separate bombing incidents 😟. The mafia remains today perhaps not so ruthless as the days of the ‘Godfather’.
The last time we visited Ajaccio was 2019 when we made a long, slow sail down from Girolata. We had lost our propeller and our only path was to get to a harbour where we could get help. It was successful. Stressful at the time – I could liken it to driving a car with no brakes downhill snd wondering where you can make a safe stop!
This time we are looking forward to visiting this home of Napoleon and being in France. It is such a different experience to Italy.
The historic capital of Corsica is Corte in Haute Corse. Way up in the mountains- the massif – and we take the train up there. A 2 hour journey winding up through the valley with spectacular mountain scenery. Rivers, forests of chestnut, pine – it’s very green and lush despite the chronic water shortage. As of this day they have 25 days of water left in Haute Corse.
Long, white sandy beaches along the south of Corsica. Many beaches, many bays, small villages and lots of people on holiday. But it does not feel too crowded.
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