Snow in Corsica
The Corsica 2009-2010 Winter season has been marked by substantial snow and rain fall. These photos were taken on February 12th, 2010.
A hillside village, on the northern part of the island.
A popular beach in the Summer time now blanketed in snow.
Spring Flowers
With so much moisture in the soil, Spring in Corsica promises to be a spectacular display of colors, as wild flowers take over the mountains and wide open spaces on every corner of the island.
One of my favorite wild herbs is mint, easily recognizable for its tiny lilac colored flowers and perfect for chewing on its leaves while hiking or for brewing tea. Myrte also grows abundantly on the island, a plant whose white flowers are used to make a special sweet liqueur. One could write several blog posts about the vegetation in Corsica, which includes many wild and cultivated fruits used to make preserves and liquors.
As temperatures rise, scents of rosemary, lavender, rock rose, pine and other fragances permeate the air.
Spring is a good time to visit Corsica if you want to avoid the Summer crowds and take advantage of mid season hotel rates.
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The village resembles a nativity scene. Nice photo.
It truly is a magical scene. Glad you enjoyed it.