Finally, we have internet again - on Elba

Sorry, we have been out of touch for a long time. We had a pretty good time, though ;-), just no internet. On June 11, we arrived in Bonifacio at the South end of Corsica. What a beautiful overnight crossing we had!!! After our past experience, Rolf and I were quite apprehensive. Even during the whole time of Parasailor-Sailing, we anticipated the worst, but for a change, it didn’t come. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

And wow, what a view when we arrived in Bonifacio!!! The town is partially on top of a cliff and partially in the fjord behind it, you cannot see the harbor from the water. We got a beautiful spot right in front of the restaurant “The Kissing Pigs” where we watched people going by watching us. The town was really sweet with nice shops and amazing restaurants. Great ice cream and pizza! Even bought some beautiful fabric for sewing bags.

June 12, was a very windy day, so we stayed put. We were worried for Kazaio, as they left a day after us. We expected them to arrive next morning, but they didn't and we had no way of contacting them. Much later, we found out that they were okay, but didn't quite have the same luck with the winds as we had. No reunion soon, then, as we will have to be in Rome on June 23 to drop off Andrea and pick up Kim.

Anyway, we really enjoyed Corsica! What a great place, certainly worth a visit! I will post some pictures soon.

Today, June 17, we arrived in Portoferraio on Elba, another sweet little town. Good bye France and hello Italy. Had an arrival ice cream (instead of the apparently obligatory beer "Anlegerbier"), wow!!! Never had an ice cream like that before - and right in front of our boat. Will stock up on it tomorrow. before we continue on to the mainland.

By the way, the contract for our Spot has expired and somehow we don't seem to be able to renew it. We are working on it, but that means no emails with our coordinates until we are successful.