The crossing from Sardinia to Corsica was sunny, warm, and restful.

Restful (part two).

However, sailor girl remained alert.

Nearing Corsica. we passed a small Sardinian bound sloop hard on the wind.

Approaching the city of Bonifacio, Corsica.

The city rising above the ferry port.

Small boat harbor in late afternoon.

Climbing up to the 14th century old town located atop the seaside cliff.

This view halfway up the steps shows the precipitous cliff face.

In the other direction, the yacht harbor and the modern town.

Sunset view of the old lighthouse from the bulwarks.

Matej unsuccessfully challenging the sun god.

Corsica's terrain is more rugged and craggy than that of Sardinia.

Hilltop village in the Corsican Alps.

Entering Piana Calanches UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The road contiues like this for several miles.

One of the many stunning rock formations.

It's like Bryce Canyon relocated onto the Mediterranean Sea, spectacular.

Later in the day it gets cool as we ride across the highest pass on Corsica.

The following morning, riding the Valle de l'asco.

Snow capped 1600 meter mountains.

Destroyed bridge bears witness to the stregth of the winter snows runoff.

This is where the endangered Hermann's tortoise lives, never saw him though.

Approaching the city of Corte, considered to be the soul of Corsica.

Pre-dawn shot of the stream behind our hotel after a night of heavy rain.