vacation is over

Every year we normally spend 3 weeks of our summer vacation in Corsica "L'île de Beauté" (Island of Beauty) but this time we only stayed for 10 days. We need to save some of my Papa's vacation in going to Pay Basque to attend an important wedding of his first cousin on September. Anyway, even it was too short we've also enjoyed our vacation. We have encountered a lot of the village people and some tourists.

We took the ship from July 19 at 10 in the evening frol Toulon going to Bastia . Arriving the next day to Port of Bastia at 7 in the morning we still have 1 hour drive going to the village. At exactly 9 in the morning we finally arrived in village of St. Lucie De Mercurio (where GIRALDI family originated) the village belongs to the ville of Corte . That morning, I saw 2 workers who where trying to construct a cemented platform for the incinerators that segregate all different kinds of trash (papers, bottles, plastics, cartons) since I really adore cars, motorbikes, trucks and tractors I had a great priviledge to pose and to have a great souvenir of this one. Thanks to the workers who permitted me to get inside on this enormous tractor, it was too cool ! Maman took a picture and she even had a video of this ! Video to be followed and that's a promise!

It's just unfortunate that my sister is too small to get inside with me because I would love to share the joy with her. It was an unforgettable instance of my life, my growing up. I guess she doesn't care because she did not insisted....very comprehensive ;-) ! The next day, we went to Tavignano River 15 minutes drive from the village. Huhhh water was too cold but I am a big boy so I did not hesitate to swim with my little sister beside me. Maman prepared food so then we can have our little picnic there by the riverside. Then, other days spent with a simple promenade in the village and other neighbooring villages, groceries, playing football in the stadium, and not to forget household chores or simply chit chatting with the village people.

Two days before our departure we organized a barbecue party and almost everyone of the village people were present. In fact, it rained a lot that day and we were afraid that it will not stop but thanks to the nature he heard my wish ! It's so sad that we were not able to take some pictures because everyone were busy and it was already dark and camera flash isn't enough...just take a look of this magical views when we get up in the morning !

We also went to the beach of La Lido de la Marana in Borgo, Bastia . With a friend (tati Gina) then we accompanied her to the bus terminal going to Porto Vecchio where she works only for this summer.

It was really an unforgettable moments for us. Wonderful vacation, meeting different kinds of people and I will keep those good memories we have spent with my parents and friends. Next year, Mayumi is more grown up and yet another great escapade are surely waiting for us. She will be the one to write this blog...he he he! We will invite more friends to come with us...that means more pictures, more parties, more promenades, new experiences and a never ending adventures . Profit and enjoy the rest of summer vacations and I can say hello to Autumn soon !

Have a nice day to you all!