I agree fully with Julia and Anita about Propriano. Each summer I always stop at Propriano. Whereas my first stop there some years ago was pleasantly...
In reply to Julia's comments (in the latest Corsica Bullitinu) about the state of Propriano ... unfortunately I have to agree!! I have been meaning, for years...
Hi, I found this bus information on the web. I hope it will be useful to you. It looks like you can take a no. 98 bus. Jackie To: corsicalista@yahoogroups.com ...
Ina, You could get a taxi from the airport, but it's a fair way and will prove expensive. I usually get a No 99 bus from outside the terminal (it stops...
Hello All, How do I get from Nice Airport to Corsica Ferry, reliably and inexpensively? And most importantly: How long does it take? (I'll not be renting a...
... Probably it goes in pair with this: how can Tuscany be considered an Italian dialect if it had originated the language? ... Frequently, I think newspapers...
Mirko Viviani
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Aug 11, 2009 8:07 pm
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I can't resist carrying on the linguistic discussion, briefly - sorry Mac (and I will write separately about finding an author). For people who visit Corsica...
... It seems to me that your friends are not italians, am I right? I have some children books translated by Francescu Maria Perfettini and I can told you as...
Mirko Viviani
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Aug 11, 2009 8:07 pm
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hi Mac, you could always ask Alexandra Jaffe: http://www.csulb.edu/depts/ling/f_jaffe.php she is about as authoritative as they come on this subject. all the...
To: John From: Awilda (Villarini) I appreciate your information about the Corsican language predating Italian. I have heard Catalan spoken in Spain...
William Edgar
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Aug 11, 2009 3:13 pm
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Just to add my two hap’orth on a subject which never ceases to fascinate...  I absolutely concur that Corsican is a language - this is a political, not a...
Greetings, everybody. This thread could run and run... The language versus dialect issue is a touchy one and is clearly bound up with the island's worthy...
hi all, well, I didn't describe Corsican as a dialect (in fact I called it a language 3 times in my short email), so perhaps this comment from Will was...
Corsican is not a dialect but is quite like a mix, merge and variations of some italian dialects. An italian should mostly understand it, as Corsicans mostly...
Mirko Viviani
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Aug 10, 2009 7:38 pm
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Thank you, Will. Your remarks go with the "live IN Corsica vs. live ON Corsica" discussion. Maybe some of the confusion about Corsican LANGUAGE stems from it...
Hello John I guess visitors will tend not to hear the Corsican language (it is not a dialect, by the way). But if you are interested there are plenty of ...
hi Ina, unfortunately, the Corsican language is an increasingly rare thing to hear in public. I have been to Corsica 6 times, and I have only heard Corsican...
Hi John, The boook sounds very interesting. I imagine I'd be eager to read it upon my return,after having experienced the Corsican dialect first hand. Thanks...
Ina Lancman
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Aug 9, 2009 5:16 pm
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Dear Ina, no problem at all. I noticed that you have a .edu email address, so perhaps this more academic book might also be up your street: Alexandra Jaffe...
Dear Ronald,Edward,and John, Thanks for your wonderful recommendations. Can't wait to read these books. Gratefully, Ina...
Ina Lancman
ina.lancman@...
Aug 7, 2009 4:04 pm
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what thoughtful recommendations. if you are interested in history ina, then look into boswell and also edward lear's travels to corsica. ed 2009/8/7 John E....
september is an excellent month for going to corsica - much better than july and aug, and just about perfect weather. you must absolutely read 'granite...
Dear Ina, I hope you have a great time in Corsica. Here are the books I would recommend: Travel guide: either the 'Rough Guide to...' or 'Lonely Planet' guides...
Hi Ina, I travelled to Corsica last month for a 3-week holiday. I bought 3 books: 2 Dutch ones and Lonely planet on Corsica. I can certainly recommend Lonely...
Hello, I am thinking of going to Corsica (I live in NY) sometime in September. Would like to buy 3-4 books on it. Travel guides and also a good history book....
Ina Lancman
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Aug 6, 2009 8:04 pm
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Greetings from India ! I have been following the recent developments in the Honduras. Is Micheletti related to any Corsican? I remember meeting one...
mohua roy
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Jul 5, 2009 7:19 am
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Hi Jari, If you go to www.ucorsu.fr this will give you the address and telephone number of your friend. Unfortunately they do not list email addresses but you...
Chers chercheurs, I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. I am trying to email M. Guy Savelli of Corbara, Corsica. Any information is appreciated. Merci. Jari Honora...
The Corsican language is beautiful and inspirational. I hope "Corsican" will continue to be spoken and transcend the ages. Language is the life-blood of...
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