Ajaccio with Ferry to Marseilles

Napoleon - The hero and son of Ajacco, Corsica

This was our last stop on French soil. Ajaccio, the birthplace of Napoleon, breathes elegance and sophistication within its pastel-shaded pavement cafés, and gracious squares. Ajaccio is the captial of Corsica and the island's largest city. Its modern history is dominated by the figure of Napoleon, who was born in the city. His presence is everywhere in Ajaccio, yet not in an overpowering sense; the city wears its layers of history with a light touch. This is evidenced in the narrow streets and the various architecture, particularly the fabled cathedral. We walked almost the entire town checking out the shops and what they had of interest.The city also has a beautiful harbour area filled with an assortment of boats and yachts, arriving from French and Spanish ports such as Marseille, Nice and Toulon.  This may be one of the spots where the rich and famous hang out from Europe ?  The beaches are flanked by oak and olives trees. Ideal for walkers , tourist and lovers.

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 There is nothing not to like in Corsica except maybe driving in the fog covered mountains. Definitely an adventure for us. We managed to tour some of the most beautiful and historic ares of this island. We drove it from end to end. Ajaccio is by far the most populated city on the island but nothing compared to the size of cities on the continent. We enjoyed the people, history, architecture, cruising around and getting out in the rugged areas and of course sampling the food in between. For us this was another great stop  along the way.

French style

Opium - a very interesting antique shop with an Asian accent

A man with 2 umbrellas...can never be too prepared

Nice umbrella

Sidewalk , street whats the difference ?

Hair styles for the ladies

Believe me... Marilyn, Elvis and Jimmy Hendricks are a live and well in Europe

Imperial Cathederal

Unfortunately, closed for renovation

Nice apartment for sale..310,000 Euro , approx $400,000

curtain , drape store....very nice

Original ceiling approx 300 years old

Scarf styles for men and woman throughout Europe

French pidgeon...just like ours

Rain nor shine can stop Carolyn from shopping

Purses like luggage

Just wanted you see it all

Hotel De Police is not a place you want to stay at.

Granite side walks....nice

Wow...an Irish pub in Corsica ... probably the only one ?

Try this with on street parking...takes two to navigate the streets

A local restoration shop...really good work

Ahhh just another 400 year old building

Kids crossing guard

Ajacco on the sea

Wouldn't it be nice ?

You got to have the look

Looks like Miami Beach

Delivery man...no way with a truck

Hugh beautiful crown hanging over the intersection ..Christmas ?

Center piece of the city

No respect from the birds

Parking anyplace is a challenge

Nice ears...why is this monument in Ajacco ?

Cathedral doesn't look much from the outside

Cathedral from the inside

Year 1516

Salon prices add 30 % for dollars

Park by sound also works !

Red coral

Ferry port

Fishing boats and nets

Apartments

comparative shopping

need cell signal ? stick your head out the window works

No one makes pastry like the French

Post Office

Looking for a concert ?

Save the date. Mary is playing Nov 7th

Symbol of the Corsica flag

My kind of car

Also, my kind of car

Our Ferry to Marseilles

Tug boats are very big

But ferries are hugh

Locals

This  has been our  transportation ...couldn't ask for anything better...9 passenger

Where did you get that picture ?

Line to get on the boat

What the hell is that ?

Bottom of the ferry for any size vehicle even tractor trailers...lots of them

Looking a little ragged but still having a fine time

Ferry deck

Heading for Marseilles

Not bad for a ferry

Surprise to us Ferry is a cruise ship in disguise

Look up ...mirror ceiling

Like Candid Camera

Captain of the ship ?