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Friday, 3 June 2011

a french adventure....



Have you ever had trouble sleeping? Anticipation sometimes disrupts my sleep and last night I had one of those kinds of tossy-turny sleeps. I kept dreaming about big boats and passenger ferries and the rocking of the waves and the fear of sea sickness. Mr FF and I are embarking on an adventure tonight; we are driving to Marseille and taking us and our car on the overnight passenger ferry to Ajaccio in Corsica. The crossing is about ten hours and Mr FF assures me that the seas will be velvet smooth and that I will sleep the deepest of sleeps...The fact that the weather is wild and stormy plus the nagging thought that there will be 2600 other happy travellers by my side on the Napolean Bonaparte does nothing to allay my doubts....Ever the romantic and with the most positive of thoughts intact I am trying to remain not only calm but also excited by this escapade.

The promise of our very own cabin, with it's own porthole, various bars, several restaurants and one throbbing discotheque has huge appeal and who would want to miss out on the opportunity to wine, dine and dance their way over the seas to Corsica.....I would never have felt skeptical in the first place if I hadn't mentioned our little trip to several friends. It would seem that the only way to travel to Corsica is by plane....Where is their sense of adventure....I ask....

Tomorrow when I wake up I will be in Corsica, the holiday destination for Provencals. If Provence is the preferred stop for Francophile travellers then Corsica is the number one vacation spot for Provencals. As we are part-time Provencals it's time we find out what all the fuss is about.

Think of me tonight when you are tucked up cosy in your beds for I will be skimming through the Mediterranean. I figure the bar will be as good a place to pass the time as any and if the crossing is too rough for that promised dreamy sleep then I can always dance my way to Ajaccio......

Speak to you from there.....xv

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39 comments:

  1. G Peplow3 June 2011 at 11:06

    Have a safe, happy crossing and a wonderful holiday, it will be fabulous:0) xxx

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  2. Francine Gardner3 June 2011 at 12:07

    Do enjoy! Corsica is so magnificent. I once enjoyed the sea crossing as a young wild ...college student. I want to hear all about the place as i have been dying to got to the same guesthouses/retreat...sounds heavenly.

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  3. Jennifer3 June 2011 at 12:07

    The seas will rock you to sleep! Have a wonderful time...smooth sailing! Jennifer aka Gigi

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  4. Sam Hoffer / My Carolina Kitchen3 June 2011 at 12:14

    The best sleep I've ever had was on a yacht, but admittedly the ocean seas were fairly calm. They say you "sleep like a baby" on a boat. Hope you find that's true for you too Vicki.
    Sam

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  5. Luciane at HomeBunch.com3 June 2011 at 12:55

    Oh, I get what you're saying. I'm feeling just like that lately!

    I'm wishing you a great and safe trip. Have lots of fun and share some pictures with us if you can, ok?

    xo


    Luciane at HomeBunch.com

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  6. M.Lane3 June 2011 at 13:21

    How exciting! I can't wait for your updates!

    ML
    mlanesepic.blogspot.com

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  7. Anonymous3 June 2011 at 13:23

    Hoping you can allay your concerns! To that end, sweet dreams, Vicki!
    Randi

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  8. Barbara@HausDesign3 June 2011 at 13:38

    Sounds like a fantastic adventure to me! I haven't yet been to Corsica but it looks so breathtakingly beautiful in all of the pictures I have seen - have a wonderful time!!!

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  9. Jacqueline @ HOME3 June 2011 at 14:07

    Oh Vicki,
    How exciting. I always sleep like a log but, there is the odd time when it eludes me and, like yourself, in anticipation....like the night before our son got married.....that sort of thing.
    We have slept on boats many times and it's fine. .....it doesn't really feel any different to our own bedroom at home so, I think that you will be fine.
    Have a wonderful time, a good rest and some delicious food and drink. XXXX

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  10. Tricia3 June 2011 at 14:30

    Sounds like an exciting adventure Vicki. I trust that you'll take lots of photos for us so we can live vicariously through you.
    Bon voyage~
    T

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  11. Virginia3 June 2011 at 14:48

    Bon chance chère V!! I hope all goes well.
    V

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  12. I Dream Of3 June 2011 at 14:54

    Have a glorious adventure, Vicki! Can't wait to hear all about it. Wishing you smooth sailing. I think the bar sounds like a good place to start the trip. Have fun!
    Jeanne

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  13. Karena3 June 2011 at 14:54

    Vicki oh my, I will be dreaming of this adventure tonight, can't wait to see and hear more!

    Come and enter my amazing $250 Giveaway from Tracy Porter!

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  14. Julie Mautner3 June 2011 at 15:00

    Oooh Vicki lucky you! I have never made the trip, by plane or by ferry! Can't wait to hear all about it. Enjoy!

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  15. peggy braswell3 June 2011 at 15:04

    And so your journey begins. Keep us posted. xxpeggybraswelldesign.com

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  16. Rachel Rose Mercantile3 June 2011 at 15:15

    Sounds simply wonderful! Can't wait to hear more!

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  17. Susana Stevens3 June 2011 at 15:18

    Sounds fabulous! Have fun!

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  18. Splenderosa3 June 2011 at 15:44

    You will have a fabulous time, I know. Life is an adventure & this crossing over to Corsica will be smooth sailing. Take lots of photos for us, please. Have fun!! xx's

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  19. Gigi Thibodeau3 June 2011 at 16:23

    Oh, Vicki, what an adventure! I'm looking forward to hearing how it went. You just made me flash back to the many, many ferry rides (overnight, 10 hours, sometimes with a cabin, sometimes without) that my mother took us on to visit my grandparents in Canada. Traveling through the dark on the stormy Bay of Fundy is one of the most intense and vivid memories of my childhood. I both loved and hated it. To be honest, my favorite part was that it was international waters, so gambling was legal for kids. I'd take $10 and play the slots!!! I never gamble as an adult because I know how much I loved it as a kid!

    Safe passage, Vicki! Can't wait to hear about Corsica. xoxo Gigi

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  20. Amy3 June 2011 at 16:31

    Have a wonderful trip! Listen to my "Little Boat" song to calm your nerves and set the intention for calm seas! http://amykortuem.blogspot.com/search?q=little+boat

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  21. photography by suzanne3 June 2011 at 16:51

    Hello! We just arrived home from a trip to France. I really enjoy your blog. We love all things French! I also love your photos. They are beautiful!

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  22. Pamela Terry and Edward3 June 2011 at 17:08

    How fabulous!! Have a glorious time!
    I will say that there is a little pink tablet called Bonine that helps me tremendously with all my sea crossings! I even survived a ferry journey to Nantucket that had seasoned sailors turning green.

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  23. MrsLittleJeans3 June 2011 at 17:40

    Sounds fabulous to me too! Happy vacationing dear Vicki! xo

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  24. Splendid Market3 June 2011 at 20:12

    I hope you have a great voyage. We went to Corse last year, I actually wanted to take the ferry over...I thought an overnight on the boat would be romantic. As it turned out, it was just so much easier and cheaper to fly, I couldn't justify the excursion. Hoping to hear all about it through your eyes!! ebh

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  25. Tess Kincaid3 June 2011 at 20:40

    I sleep ever-so-much less than I used to. Have a wonderful trip.

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  26. Karen in VA (was CT)3 June 2011 at 22:00

    .. how exciting .. I wonder what Corsica is like? Lush or desert? Very much green, or all rock .... oh I do hope we get a couple pics ... bon chance.

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  27. 24 Corners3 June 2011 at 22:09

    The tossing and turning stuff happens to me before every trip...just too excited! You're going to have the most wonderful time though, it will be magical...enjoy!
    xo J~

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  28. Blue Muse3 June 2011 at 23:51

    Safe travels on the sea! I'm with you in spirit :) Can't wait to see and hear about what's to come on your trip!
    xo Isa

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  29. Mary4 June 2011 at 00:31

    Yes, the bar does sounds like fun. Have a great time. Mary

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  30. The Caledonian Mining Expedition Company4 June 2011 at 01:18

    I shall live vicariously through you, Vicky. Have a fabulous time!

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  31. Shell Sherree4 June 2011 at 01:41

    I think it sounds very romantic and adventurous, Vicki. Ginger tea could be a nice nightcap after your dancing. Have a beautiful time!

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  32. Suze4 June 2011 at 03:40

    As I'm reading this at 3:30, I would say I'm having one of those nights too. So I came to read details of a visit to Provence for later in the year, visiting a friends home. So I wish you a wonderful time on your Provencals holiday...have a lovely time, I'm sure you will, it sounds special. (including the ferry!)

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  33. Millie4 June 2011 at 07:16

    MOYTH & I did the same going to Tassie a few years ago. The rough ferry trip was worth the fact that we then had our own car at the other end. We were able to fill it with boxes of Stefano Lubiana Pinot from Granton & high tail it back to Adelaide undercover. Hope you can do the same in Corsica - happy travels to you both.
    Millie x

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  34. Mélanie A.4 June 2011 at 10:46

    I hope you had a good trip . I love to go to Corsica

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  35. Mary James4 June 2011 at 13:14

    I'm jealous Vicki..So close but no time. Can't wait to hear about it...Hope the mistral slowed down!

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  36. helen tilston4 June 2011 at 16:30

    Vicky, what an adventure! Corsica is on my list of places to visit and I will wait with bated breath for your report. I have wanted to paint in Corsica which has incredible light and will make that happen soon.

    Till later
    Helentilstonpainter.blogspot.com

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  37. Grammy Goodwill5 June 2011 at 00:35

    I hope you have a great trip. I can't wait to hear all about it.

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  38. Donata Curtotti5 June 2011 at 11:40

    Amazing blog!
    have a nice weekend!
    donata

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  39. Angie Muresan7 June 2011 at 14:36

    I hope you dance your way all over Corsica. Wait. I know you will. Have a spectacular time, beautiful Vicki.

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