Come to Corsica!

Hallelujah! There is light at the end of the tunnel. I think we've got planning permission (again!). Still haven't received the final papers but they've very kindly given us the go ahead to recommence works. So after three years of stop, start nonsense we're back on track. In the end it was the miraculous collapse of the PLU law brought about by our architect's ex-wife that did the trick. Incredible saga. The mayor was exposed as an incompetent (possibly corrupt) administrator as well as some of his colleagues who will have to face a judge at a later date. So there is a sort of justice in this world!

Our architect says the project should be complete by the end of June. Given that no work seems to take place on Mondays or Fridays then I am less optimistic. One thing is sure. It had better be ready by the end of July when we make our annual excursion to visit the Corsican clan. We've booked the ferry crossing. Not sure I could face a month with the in-laws even though we've bonded rather nicely during these traumatic times.

When it all starts to look pretty and less dusty, I'll post a photo of this problematic house. It will be available to rent from September 2008 onwards. Unless you hear otherwise!