Once we shopped for our provisions we made our departure from Bonifacio’s amazing portAs always the port is full of keen sailors and many visitorsA last glimpse of the imposing fort overlooking the long narrow harbourBonifacio is the jewel in the crown for visiting super motoryachtsMichele is very happy to be on the water once againBusy boat traffic as we make our departure out of the narrow port entrance
As we head east once again, we pass the wonderful houses balancing on the high limestone cliffs of BonifacioYesterday we once again scaled the Escalier du Roi d’Aragon, the King Aragon Steps which were carved into the limestone cliffs before the Aragonese siege in 1420 by locals, in order to carry water from a well that was discovered by monks down on the foreshoreThe ship rising from the water at Capo Pertusato, the southern tip of CorsicaWe continue east along the south coast of Corsica….and up the coast passing Punta di U Capicciolo, the south east tip of Corsica with the large Golfe de Sant’Amanza in the backgroundWe stop for a swim and lunch in the most beautiful bay called Port de RondinaraWe can now see why this area of Corsica is so popular with it’s white sand, crystal clear aqua blue water and very few noticeable unattractive resorts!The south west coast of Corsica has bay after bay of wonderful sandy beachesAs we travel Michele limbers up with a bit of yoga on the front deck, fortunately the seas were dead calm!!Late afternoon we arrive in Porto Vecchio, an old walled town with a natural harbour and a history of many thousands of years of settlementWe chose to anchor out in the large bay tonight and head into the town for dinner with our dinghyLocals keenly observing a large yacht entering the portBoutique shops, bars and restaurants sit side by side in Porto Vecchio’s narrow lanes on top of the hill behind the portSome retail therapy for both Michele and Ric in the very friendly local bather shop, Boutique OceaneGuess which colour is Michele’s favourite !!There are panoramic views over the marina, bay and enclosing valley from the old town above
The 19th century the Church of St Jean BaptisteThe church houses a 16th century painting of the CrucifixionThe restaurant and bar lined Place de la République, is the main square of Porto Vecchio Old TownShirley’s Bar was a great place for cocktails while listening to a local female singerLater we manage to get a great table at Restaurant U Caseddu next to the band who were about to start playing their musicThis little area by the restaurant became very busy as the night went on as the local talent played their musicWe had free front row seats to hours of these guys playing their guitars and singing in harmony with their amazing voicesMeanwhile we feasted on pots of delicious local Mussels, bread and great house wineHow could we resist some carbohydrates on the side!!Our host made sure our glasses of his local grappa was replenished a few timesThere was much dancing to the great music played by the talented band throughout the evening
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