bonjour from Corsica!

So now that I got that little introduction (below) out of the way, it's time to get to the juicy stuff! I am currently in Corsica, a smallish island off the coast of Nice (South of France), that closely resembles paradise. I have already been here for about fourteen days and I must say, if any of you have the opportunity to come visit, please do! Having spent way too many months summering all over France, I was expecting that it would be like rest of this beautiful country. WRONG! After taking a quick 45-min flight from Nice International Airport into Calvi, Corse, we enjoyed a 20-min ride to my cousin's house in Ile Rousse. The long, windy road has only been paved for about 10 or so years and most of what you see are rustic, beautiful homes, small cars zipping past you, a few night clubs (I mean, we are in France people), and the clearest and most blue water you'll ever see in your life surrounding the coast. And I've done the Caribbean, South America, blah, blah - there is nothing like these views because Corsica is entirely mountainous surrounded by the gorgeous Mediterranean. It's the absolute best of both worlds in one! While here, you might enjoy any number of small beaches lining the coast. There is one touristy beach per town, but who wants to sunbathe with icky tourists? No, thanks. Luckily, there are less-populated beaches filled with little shacks to rent kayaks (after a full hour I thought my arms were broken), catamarans, and jet skis (probably my all-time favorite water hobby). The water is completely clear so grab your snorkels and dive into the warm water to look for exotic fish and vegetation! Even better, trek past the boat marina to the private beach where only the best of the Corsican's spend their days topless. After a long, hot day at the beach, make your way into town for a café au lait or un Coca and a plate of frites to hold you off until your late-night dinner. At night, drive back into Calvi and spend the night dirty dancing in one of Corsica's hottest (and sexiest) nightclubs, called Acapulco! Lots of young French and Italian men do their prowling here while some of the biggest dj's (Eric Morillo, Bob Sinclar) spin, so ladies, you will never have to buy a drink! The club comes equipped with at least half a dozen bars, two floors, and a pool to occupy your time while you flirt with your inevitably good looking waiter. When I return to the states in 5 days I will put up photos so you can see for yourself what a luxurious place Corsica is to vacation.

Bisous, bisous!

little monster