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April 24th 2022

Published: April 23rd 2022

And so another adventure begins….this one will take us many places in the Mediterranean, but first, to Paris for two nights. You’ve got to start somewhere, so why not Paris? Two nights in Paris is never enough but two weeks or two months may not be either. France required a “health pass” when we planned this travel experience, so the thinking was it would be simple enough to get this done ... Read Full Entry

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Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

D MJ Binkley

Photographers, divers, writers, foodies, chefs and music enthusiasts. Travelers' Century Club Members: 12/2023. MJ 107 and Dave 104. We appreciate your feedback and if you like our stories we would appreciate it if you follow our blog. We live on North Hutchinson Island, Florida. If you are in Florida please send us a private message as we would love to meet you. Two retired nurses who are passionate about traveling the world. Our love of travel, meeting new people and experiencing new cultures will hopefully take us to wonderful plac... full info

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Merry Jo enjoying Sartene

Merry Jo enjoying Sartene

Merry Jo enjoying Sartene

Bicyclist on the move

Bicyclist on the move

Bicyclist on the move

Motorcyclists enjoying the road

Motorcyclists enjoying the road

Motorcyclists enjoying the road

Cheers!

Cheers!

Scenic Corsica

Scenic Corsica

Thinking in Sartene

Thinking in Sartene

Thinking in Sartene

Holy Week Choir

Holy Week Choir

Holy Week Choir

View of Sartene

View of Sartene

View of Sartene

Corsican Onion Soup

Corsican Onion Soup

Corsican Onion Soup

Taste like French onion soup

Tender beef with spices

Tender beef with spices

Tender beef with spices

An amazing gravy and some potatoes.

Wandering Sartene

Wandering Sartene

Wandering Sartene

Scenic Roadways

Scenic Roadways

Scenic Roadways

And it is straight!

Mountain Rivers

Mountain Rivers

Mountain Rivers

Deserts aplenty!

Deserts aplenty!

Deserts aplenty!

Grimaldi Pastry Shop in Corte

Quaint Village Streets

Quaint Village Streets

Quaint Village Streets

Delicious Italian fare

Delicious Italian fare

Delicious Italian fare

Fruit Pastry

Fruit Pastry

Grimaldi Pastry Shop in Corte

Dining in Sartene

Dining in Sartene

Dining in Sartene

A fine meal.

The Citadel in Corte

The Citadel in Corte

The Citadel in Corte

View over Corsican Wine Country

View over Corsican Wine Country

View over Corsican Wine Country

Sardine Lunch

Sardine Lunch

Nonza

23rd April 2022

Susan TYlor
non-member comment

Beautiful photos of France and I love your narration! ❤️?

23rd April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Thank you Susan
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. It is a lovely island and we are glad we visited.

23rd April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Thank you Susan
Thanks for taking the time to read and comment. It is a lovely island and we are glad we visited.

23rd April 2022

silvernomads
Paul & Sheila Williams

Narrow Roads
Hello to you both - really enjoyed reading your blog but I think Corsica is not for me as my vertigo would just play havoc ..... Think I would like Kansas though with mega straight roads - that sound more 'my cup of coffee' and will follow your journey with interest. Happy Travels

23rd April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Narrow Roads
I can hear Kansas calling your name. The drive between Corte and Cargese was the worst for me and I was only the passenger. They have these small one or two foot rock walls in places that are supposed to make you feel safer… and I guess they do until you get to the part where it is broken because someone went over the side. Lots of crosses along the roadways making where someone didn’t make it. I don’t like the deep ravines. MJ

23rd April 2022

John Poulton
non-member comment

Corsica looks great.
Another smashing trip from the look of it. The Easter celebrations in the Catholic European countries are superb. I live the community aspect of them. Everybody joins in. We saw it in Cordoba Spain and it was unforgettable. It was much a social as a religious event perhaps. I've been to Sardinia, the topography sounds similar. My wife's day at the beach was spoiled on one occasion as she was dreading the car journey back so much, those roads are narrow and twisty.

23rd April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Corsica looks great
We are going to Sardinia in a few weeks and were hoping the roads would be straighter. Oh well. Corsica is lovely and offer lots of hiking, biking and water sports. The people are so friendly and proud. We thoroughly enjoyed the Easter celebrations. As you say, as much social as religious. It was very community oriented and well worth seeing.

24th April 2022

Home and Away
Bob Carlsen

Roads...
your description of driving the mountainous roads of Corsica reminded me of similar roads on the Amalfi Coast! My maniac driver son drove aggressively and I reacted like MJ. I did not enjoy the drive at all, unlike you.

24th April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Roads…
We’ve been on worse roads in Tajikistan but these were worrisome at times. Dave is an excellent driver. Very scenic but I’m looking forward to that drive across Kansas. Smile.

24th April 2022

Michael R Huffman
non-member comment

J'aime la Corse!
So great to see you too enjoying Corsica!

24th April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

J’aime la Corse!
We had a marvelous time in this lovely island nation. Beauty abounds.

24th April 2022

alex waring
Alexander Waring

Beautiful Island!
Wow! I didn't know Corsica was so beautiful, and varied too! You have some amazing photos here, and the processions in Sartene must have been really unique experiences. Well done Dave on the amazing driving, and the involuntary gasping and leaning left to avoid the rock walls was very amusing - lol! Sounds like you really explored the island, and had an amazing time too! ?

24th April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Beautiful Island
We had an idea of what we would find in Corsica but it exceeded expectations. It was nice being in a place with so few tourists and…. No Americans for our two weeks there. It gave us a special feeling being the only ones. Sartene was a great experience. I am certain our lives were spared with all my expert leaning to the left!….. although Dave is an excellent driver! MJ

24th April 2022

Notre Dame above Calvi

Marsha
non-member comment

Notre Dame above Calvi
Beautiful view, scary road ha ha!

24th April 2022

Notre Dame above Calvi

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Norte Dame above Calvi
I guess they know you will want to pray before going down the hill. Ha ha.

25th April 2022

Lydia S Kleinschnitz
non-member comment

breath taking views- beautiful!
working towards taking early retirement! looking at your pics- I can't wait!

25th April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Breath taking views- beautiful!
I love every minute of retirement and wish I'd done it sooner. Thanks for checking out our blog and sending a comment. You'll have to send me the home email.

26th April 2022

DaveandIssy
Dave and Issy Sheehan

Ah Corsica
Sounds like you did a very comprehensive tour! We only managed to get to Calvi and then up the coast to Ile Rouse, but based on what you’ve written we need go back and see some more! We absolutely loved our time there. Very unspoilt.

26th April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Ah Corsica
We felt we saw Corsica. Each town and village has a personality. We loved the small town feel and no tourists. It was a unique experience.

26th April 2022

Waddads Travel
Lori & Susan

Corsica
Corsica looks like a great place to visit. What an interesting and scenic island, and the pastries and pasta looked delicious. Those roads sounded a bit scary though!

26th April 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Corsica
For us Corsica turned out to be about the journey… and the drive was part of that. Go slow and you’ll be fine.

1st May 2022

RENanDREW
Ren & Andrew

Holy Cow!
Merry please tell me you gasped 'holy cow' at least once as Dave two-wheeled it around a mountain road?!?! :D Sounds like a fabulous place and we'd love to visit...I was sold even before you wrote "Corsicans know how to pastry!", so now I'm absolutely sold :)

1st May 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Holy Cow!
I think you would enjoy it….non stop pastry! I’ve decided the journey of Corsica is experiencing the drive. It is something.

5th May 2022

Readingfcboi
Alan Atkinson

Corsica
Such a beautiful island. I can see why it is named the 'Island of Beauty'. I never knew Corsica once belonged to Italy and so has an Italian vibe to it as well as French.

5th May 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Corsica
It is a surprisingly lovely island. I had always been drawn to it and I'm glad we finally visited. MJ

7th May 2022

Mumtraveller
Lynne Brown

A Grand Tour
Yes folks , I feel like I’ve had a “ grand tour “ with you around Corsica. Sorry we missed each other in Paris by a few days. Those Easter religious events are quite something , I saw one in a village in Spain with the whole community involved in their traditions. And Dave is holding his nerve on the mountainous roads ...well done .

7th May 2022

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Grand tour
It means a lot to us that you are reading along. Dave really is an excellent driver and has done well. As you said the entire town participated in the event. It was interesting.

16th June 2022

Mountain Rivers

Ake Och Emma
Ake Dahllof and Emma Holmbro

Corsica looks interesting
We have once or twice thought that Corsica could be an interesting destination but we have never gone there. Seeing your pictures we no longer have any doubts, Corsica is an interesting place to visit. /Ake

17th June 2022

Mountain Rivers

D MJ Binkley
Dave and Merry Jo Binkley

Interesting Corsica
It is a lovely island and well worth a trip. Looking back one of the things that helps you experience the country is to drive those narrow roads.

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