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Napoleon - The hero and son of Ajacco, Corsica
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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.
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| French style |
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| Opium - a very interesting antique shop with an Asian accent |
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| A man with 2 umbrellas...can never be too prepared |
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| Nice umbrella |
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| Sidewalk , street whats the difference ? |
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| Hair styles for the ladies |
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| Believe me... Marilyn, Elvis and Jimmy Hendricks are a live and well in Europe |
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| Imperial Cathederal |
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| Unfortunately, closed for renovation |
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| Nice apartment for sale..310,000 Euro , approx $400,000 |
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| curtain , drape store....very nice |
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| Original ceiling approx 300 years old |
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| Scarf styles for men and woman throughout Europe |
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| French pidgeon...just like ours |
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| Rain nor shine can stop Carolyn from shopping |
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| Purses like luggage |
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| Just wanted you see it all |
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| Hotel De Police is not a place you want to stay at. |
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| Granite side walks....nice |
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| Wow...an Irish pub in Corsica ... probably the only one ? |
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| Try this with on street parking...takes two to navigate the streets |
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| A local restoration shop...really good work |
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| Ahhh just another 400 year old building |
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| Kids crossing guard |
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| Ajacco on the sea |
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| Wouldn't it be nice ? |
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| You got to have the look |
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| Looks like Miami Beach |
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| Delivery man...no way with a truck |
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| Hugh beautiful crown hanging over the intersection ..Christmas ? |
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| Center piece of the city |
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| No respect from the birds |
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| Parking anyplace is a challenge |
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| Nice ears...why is this monument in Ajacco ? |
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| Cathedral doesn't look much from the outside |
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| Cathedral from the inside |
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| Year 1516 |
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| Salon prices add 30 % for dollars |
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| Park by sound also works ! |
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| Red coral |
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| Ferry port |
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| Fishing boats and nets |
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| Apartments |
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| comparative shopping |
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| need cell signal ? stick your head out the window works |
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| No one makes pastry like the French |
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| Post Office |
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| Looking for a concert ? |
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| Save the date. Mary is playing Nov 7th |
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| Symbol of the Corsica flag |
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| My kind of car |
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| Also, my kind of car |
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| Our Ferry to Marseilles |
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| Tug boats are very big |
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| But ferries are hugh |
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| Locals |
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| This has been our transportation ...couldn't ask for anything better...9 passenger |
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| Where did you get that picture ? |
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| Line to get on the boat |
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| What the hell is that ? |
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| Bottom of the ferry for any size vehicle even tractor trailers...lots of them |
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| Looking a little ragged but still having a fine time |
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| Ferry deck |
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| Heading for Marseilles |
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| Not bad for a ferry |
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| Surprise to us Ferry is a cruise ship in disguise |
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| Look up ...mirror ceiling |
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| Like Candid Camera |
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| Captain of the ship ? |
