Corsica Part 1
Bondi Tram
Peter Colquhoun and Sandra Colquhoun
Sat 17 Jul 2010 18:44
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We went north from Sardinia, stopping first at the little island of
Lavezzi, which is a marine park.
Lazezzi has some history. On 15 February 1855, a French warship, La
Semillante carrying troops to the
Crimean war, hit the reefs around the island and sank. There were 773
on board and no one survived.
 The memorial to La Semillante.
 Unusual rock formations....
 ...and pretty wildflowers.
 The cemetery for the soldiers and sailors. Since the bodies were not
identifiable, there are headstones for
the officers, but all were buried together in a mass grave.
 Anchored in pristine clear water.
 From Lavezzi, we went to the southern point of the island of Corsica to
visit Bonifacio, one of the most
dramatic harbours in the world.
 The old town perched on the cliffs, much of it on overhangs.
 Steps from the town down to the water. A long climb back.
 Somewhere here is the harbour entrance.....
 ....there it is, follow the ferry.
 Looking down the main harbour....
 ...and up to the town.
 We left Bonifacio and moved up the south west coast which has many pretty
anchorages. This one has
a watch tower built by the Genoese (on the left), and a crag called the
"Lions Head" (on the right).
 Close up of the lions head. We suspect that someone piled up rocks on
top for a crown.
 Another beautiful sunset.
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