2015-09-18 Vieux Port Marina, Ajaccio to Bonifacio Marina, Corsica, France

The Queen Victoria
The Queen Victoria
Christoffe the captain of a yacht moored beside us
Christoffe the captain of a yacht moored beside us
The Tangaroa in Ajaccio
The Tangaroa in Ajaccio

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We leave the Vieux Port Marina to continue south
We leave the Vieux Port Marina to continue south
Once we leave Golfe d'Ajaccio we head south east passing numerous bays and also the port of Propriano
Once we leave Golfe d’Ajaccio we head south east passing numerous bays and also the port of Propriano
Punta d'Eccica and it's low lying islets which one has to take care to avoid
Punta d’Eccica and it’s low lying islets which one has to take care to avoid
Passing a fast moving vessel going in the other direction
Passing a fast moving vessel going in the other direction

056 We decided to continue south as we had the strong wind at our stern

A catamaran makes it's way up the coast
A catamaran makes it’s way up the coast
On the south west coast of Corsica there are some lovely beaches such as Roccapina, which we would have been happy to visit if the wind had not been so strong
On the south west coast of Corsica there are some lovely beaches such as Roccapina, which we would have been happy to visit if the wind had not been so strong
Fishermen trawling in the very choppy conditions
Fishermen trawling in the very choppy conditions
We carefully pass Les Moines which is a group of rocky islets a few miles off the shorerefully pass Les Moines which is a group of rocky islets a few miles off the shore
We carefully pass Les Moines which is a group of rocky islets a few miles off the shore
Torre di Figari
Torre di Figari
In the distance we see the high limestone cliffs of Bonifacio
In the distance we see the high limestone cliffs of Bonifacio
Kate capturing all the amazing scenery
Kate capturing all the amazing scenery
Cap de Feno
Cap de Feno
Ric taking a breather from skippering the boat
Ric taking a breather from skippering the boat
We approach the hidden entrance to the Bonifacio harbour which is in a calanque (a very long narrow opening in the chalk hills)
We approach the hidden entrance to the ancient Bonifacio harbour which is in a calanque (a long narrow opening in the chalk hills)
A catermaran heads into the strong breeze after leaving the port
A catermaran heads into the strong breeze after leaving the port
The buildings and cemetery clearly visable by the harbour entrance
The buildings and cemetery clearly visable by the harbour entrance
Punte de la Madonetta
Punte de la Madonetta
The cliffs and light tower on the west side of the port entrance
The cliffs and light tower on the west side of the port entrance
The narrow entrance to Bonifacio
The narrow entrance to Bonifacio
Once inside, the carved cliffs on either side of the narrow harbour are spectacular
Once inside, the carved cliffs on either side of the narrow harbour and the ancient city walls are absolutely spectacular

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Looking back to the narrow entrance to the Bonifacio harbour
Looking back to the narrow entrance to the Bonifacio harbour

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The Citadel with it's well preserved fortification walls
The Citadel with it’s well preserved fortification walls

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We radio in and hope a spot is available, as one cannot book a berth in the port
We radio in and hope a spot is available, as you cannot book a berth in advance in the Bonifacio port unless of course you are a superyacht
Fortunately a space is available and with luck we get a prime position in the port
Fortunately a space is available and with luck we get a prime position in the port
Tangaroa in Bonifacio
Tangaroa in Bonifacio
Rod and Kate and the sunset
Rod and Kate and the Bonifacio sunset
Along the harbour are numerous restaurants side by side
Along the harbour are numerous restaurants and shops on either side of the walkway
The place to go if you are a sweet tooth!!
The place to go if you are a sweet tooth!!
La Caravelle was the choice for dinner tonight
La Caravelle was the choice for dinner tonight
A stunning restaurant with equally stunning prices
A stunning restaurant with equally stunning prices
Kate had the fish and Rod had some pasta
Kate had the fish and Rod had some pasta
Ric and I ordered the very much overpriced fillet steak
Ric and I ordered the very much overpriced fillet steak
After dinner we went for a walk along the foreshore and found Restaurant Les 4 Vents which would have been another good choice for dinner
After dinner we went for a walk along the foreshore and found Restaurant Les 4 Vents which would have been another good choice for dinner
The limestone cliffs in the harbour look like clouds in the evening
The limestone cliffs in the harbour look like clouds in the evening
From the stern of our boat we had a brilliant view of the changing colours of the castle above
From the stern of our boat we had a brilliant view of the changing colours of the Fort above

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