Corsica Today.

The Magic of Corsica:




In spite of its luscious physical beauty, Corsica today is known as "the murder capital of Europe":


Corsica: Lawlessness in heart of Europe:



I have no illusions that my Corsican ancestors left a peaceful paradise, because conflict and violence have always been at the heart of Corsica. Indeed, when Simon Agostini arrived in Trinidad, he may have seen the tropical paradise as a stark contrast to Corsica. It may well have reminded him of the physical beauty of Corsica, in spite of the heat and humidity, but also as a place where he could safely re-establish himself and lay the foundation for his descendants to enjoy peace and prosperity for many generations. Under British rule, despite the taint of slavery until 1834, Trinidad became a tropical island paradise for Simon and his descendants.