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As questions arise about a possible move to Ajaccio, with cats, is there someone whose brain I can pick?
-Mimi

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Been twice on holiday.....................stunningplace. Once had troubles with people who had holiday homes, but nothing of note in recent years. Very nice people, great weather and so far removed from the worlds troubles.
That having been said the roads are different,as is the driving. But worth a visit with a view to moving. There are some good books that you can buy on the area, maybe worth considering too:)

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Thank you so much, Moose.

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I have a friend lives there. Well, he lives there part of the time. He has a house that he lives in, but also rents out through the summer. The rest of the time he's on his boat. Currently on his way to winter moorings in Barcelona, via. Sardinia. He says that Corsica is paradise. After seeing the pics of his place, I'm inclined to agree! ;)

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Thanks, LeChant! Your friend is very very lucky!
I am eager to find out about daily life there, whether I can afford it, how to best care for my 3 children(cats). My decision to move will depend somewhat on the outcome of elections in the USofA. I am nAmerican, not British, and fed up with what my country has become/is becoming. Many moons ago I lived in Italy (island) and France, think I can navigate fairly well & happily in Corsica.

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Hi Mimi. I think some would say that your place is paradise too? Hawaii? Wow!

I believe that the cost of living in Corsica isn't that dissimilar to that of the mainland. I'll ask my friend via. e-mail. Though I don't believe he's going to have adsl anytime soon as he's at sea.

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Many thanks, Stu.
Hawai'i, yes, is paradise..or was, about 50 years ago.Today it is largely foreign-owned, overcrowded & overpriced, and of course it is a state of the USofA & subject to the economic and political follies & dangers thereof. It has two industries: tourism (suffering greatly now) and military. Friends from South Pacific islands come here & ask "Where are the Hawai'ians? We see only Japanese(Filipino,Korean) faces!" Well, some Hawai'ians are living in tent cities on the beaches, and many Hawai'ians have fled to Las Vegas where there are jobs and cheaper housing....although I think the latter is drying up now. Meanwhile,posh gated communities are being built for rock stars, baseball players & foreign tycoons. 80% of our food is imported. A shipping strike can be disastrous. The tourism brochures never mention such things............
I will be grateful for whatever info you can ask of your friend, whenever he's in port. I'm interested in observations and reactions of other English-speakers.

best,
Mimi

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I went to Corsica on holiday several years ago. Beautiful scenery, but very expensive, because most things have to be imported from the 'Continent". I'd be wary about living anywhere near a public building or a house belonging to a politician or celebrity, as bombing such property is a popular pastime there.:(

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And for certain not near a Gendarmerie.

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Thanks, Stanage2.........got it, stay away from the fuzz! And Legionnaires too?

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Well the Legionnaires,that will be down to age;);)

Fuzz = Flics

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funny, Stanage2!! Thanks....

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Merci de:)
But some not agree with you;);)

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pity them, Stanage2!