2016-06-09 Porto La Maddalena, La Maddalena Island, Sardinia to Cala Lazarina, Ile Lavezzi, Corsica via Bonifacio

The pastel coloured houses seem to glow in the early morning light around the port in La Maddalena
The pastel coloured houses seem to glow in the early morning light around the port in La Maddalena

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The boats in the port were tightly packed in as overnight there was not a space available
The boats in the port were tightly packed in last night as there was not an available space to be seen this morning
Once our guests returned from their long walk around La Maddalena we made our departure from the port
Once our guests returned from their long walk around La Maddalena, we make our departure from the port
Our boat papers were accidentally not returned to Ric a few days ago when we left Bonifacio. As a consequence we decide to go back today to Bonifacio to collect them.
 When we departed Bonifacio a few days ago, our official boat papers were accidentally not returned to us, so as a consequence we decide to go back today to collect them
As usual, as soon as we left the port a load of washing was hung out !!
As usual, as soon as we left the port a load of washing was hung out !!
We had some good company during our couple of hours of motoring!!!
We had some good company during our couple of hours of motoring to Bonifacio!!!
In the distance we approach the coast of Corsica
In the distance we approach Bonifacio
The Club Med 2  looked quite  stunning with the backdrop of the limestone cliffs of Bonifacio
The Club Med 2 looked quite stunning with the backdrop of the limestone cliffs of Bonifacio

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Our 4th time heading back into the amazing port!!!
It is our 4th time entering the amazing port!!!
 John took over the controls and Ric lowered the dinghy into the water
Once inside, John took over the controls and Ric lowered the dinghy into the water
Ric sets off to the port office to retrieve our boat papers
Ric sets off to the port office to retrieve our precious boat papers
Our travel companions arrive in the port too
Our travel companions also arrive in the port 

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Once Ric returns from the office with the precious papers we leave the port again
Once Ric returned from the office with our papers, we again leave the port 
Looking back to the beautiful port with the Rasselas reversing into her berth
Looking back to the beautiful port with the Rasselas reversing into her berth
Once back out we pass the limestone cliffs with the old town perched high above
We again pass the limestone cliffs with the old town perched high above
As Ile Lavezzi was close by we thought if we were lucky to find room in Carla Lazarina, we would drop an anchor, have a swim and perhaps stay the night
As Ile Lavezzi was close by, we thought if we were lucky to find room in Carla Lazarina, we would drop an anchor, have a swim and perhaps stay the night
There were still many people enjoying  the lovely sandy white beach in Carla Lazarina
There were still many people enjoying the lovely sandy white beach in Carla Lazarina
We were in luck as one tripper boat had just left for the day
We were in luck as one tripper boat had just left for the day
We had plenty of room to  find a good mooring for us for the night
We had plenty of room to find a good mooring for us for the night
Once settled, it  was time to have a late lunch after our unexpected detour back to Bonifacio
Once settled, it was time to have a late lunch after our unexpected detour back to Bonifacio
After spending the rest of the afternoon swimming we thought we would then go for a nice walk ashore
After spending the rest of the afternoon swimming we thought we would then go for a nice walk ashore
Heading inland on one of the well worn paths we pass the most wonderful scenery of acres of wild flowers and massive sculptured rocks
Heading inland on one of the well worn paths we pass the most wonderful scenery of acres of wild flowers and massive sculptured rocks
Looking back to the Tangaroa  through the long lens makes her look like she is sitting in a field of flowers
Looking back to the Tangaroa through the long lens makes her look like she is sitting in a field of flowers
Continuing along  the walking path we arrive at Cala di Chiesa which would have been named Church Bay because of the distinctive cross  in the huge rock
Continuing along the walking path we arrive at Cala di Chiesa which would have been named Church Bay because of the distinctive cross in the huge rock
A large group of school age young people and several adults were in the bay. Perhaps the group were on a sailing training holiday
A large group of school age young people and several adults were in the bay. Perhaps the group were on a sailing training holiday
Nearby was a well photographed rock
Nearby was a well photographed rock
The rock sculptures all over the island were just amazing
The rock sculptures all over the island were just amazing
Almost a metre carpet of compacted seagrass lined the shore in this small cove
Almost a metre high carpet of compacted seagrass lined the shore in this small cove
The small island is covered in pleasant walking tracks which take you from bay to bay
The small island is covered in pleasant walking tracks which take you from bay to bay

As we walked

We came across so many unusual natural rock sculptures as we walked around the island
We came across so many unusual natural rock sculptures as we walked around the island
In one bay we discovered  a landing  jetty which is where visitors get dropped off and later picked up again
In one bay we discovered a large landing jetty which is where the many visitors that you see on the beach and walking around, actually  get dropped off and later picked up again
A pair of seagulls loudly protecting their chicks as we passed by
A pair of seagulls loudly protecting their chicks as we passed by
Continuing our walk we come across the cemetery where the captain and his crew were buried from the ill fated ship the Semillante which struck rocks and sank in the mid 1850's
Continuing our walk we come across the cemetery where the captain and his crew were buried from the ill fated ship, the Semillante which struck rocks and sank in the mid 1850’s

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The island is presently covered in many different kinds of wildflowers
The island is presently covered in many different kinds of wildflowers
Looking west we can see the silhouette of Cap Pertusato on the southern tip of Corsica
Looking west we can see the silhouette of Cap Pertusato on the southern tip of Corsica
We were so pleased we had the opportunity to do the walk around most of the island  which took us just over an hour
We were so pleased we had the opportunity to do the walk around most of the island which took us around an hour and a half
We still have some company in the bay tonight
We still have some company in the bay tonight, which is good

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Back to the Tangaroa
Back to the Tangaroa
A wonderful sunset over Ile Lavezzi
A wonderful sunset tonight over Ile Lavezzi

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