Guten Tag Sweet Friends!

I’m back in Koln after a much-needed sunny vaca in Corsica! I was reminded again and again of Hawaii and it did my heart good to chill on the island.

After my visit to Plage du Lotu, I went to dinner in St. Florent. I sat outside facing the harbor and all the many sailboats. As I sat there eating my very plain salad, I again heard men singing; and sure enough, it was another procession of Catholic men singing and carrying the crucifix and other icons followed by a group of devoted followers. I still don’t know why and what they are celebrating but again I enjoyed their harmonies and the church bells ringing. For moi???? Merci!!!

The next morning, I had my coffee with Jean Claude and we “talked” best we could. I told him again how much Corsica reminds me of Hawaii and how much I enjoyed my visit. He invited me to come again and stay in St. Florent. Sadly, I told him and Solene au revoir until next time and drove off in my little Twingo towards Bastia airport.

Being in a foreign country and not speaking the language makes even the simplest things difficult. I had to fill the tank of the rental car with gas and this mindless, easy task became a source of stress – is this the right type of gas? do I pay before or after? am I doing this right? do I look stupid? Jeez, let it go! I finally told myself, I’ll never see these people again so what does it matter if I look stupid. Besides, you’d think I’d be used to it by now! 🙂

I arrived in Koln around 4:30 PM and took a shower to hose off the smell of cars, trains, planes and busses. I met my friends Sue and Brent for dinner at Ecco the vegan restaurant down the street. Finally, a GOOD salad with tons of veggies. I was a little tired of Lara bars, crackers and bread. I shared my adventures with them over dinner and told them it was definitely worth the money. I’ll go again for sure!

So now I’m back and planning my next adventure! I think maybe a drive down the Mosel river to visit castles, vineyards and sleepy villages along the way. Au revoir Corsica and guten tag Rhineland!

Be sure to check out all the pix by clicking on Photos link above. Have an adventurous day sweet friends!