We are now at Corfu Airport awaiting a flight back to Athens after a wonderful 4 night stay in Kerkyra. So what have the Wandering Willies been up to since last we posted an entry. Stopped en route from Paleokastritsa at the sandy Mirtiotissa Beach - clothes optional. Those that wanted to work on their overall tans could bare all, while others kept their bits covered. Probably one of the most scenic beaches on the island and very peaceful. The clarity of the water was such that no snorkelling gear was need to see the colourful fish.
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| View from The Pink Panther at Pelekas where we lunched |
We managed to negotiate our way up the narrow streets of the old town of CorfuTown to our accommodation at Locanderia, a small boutique hotel to find our room was on the top floor - up 45 steps. Then headed to a local bar to enjoy an ouzo just before 7:00. We could hear the sound of brass instruments which seemed to be playing different tunes in different keys and then the church bells started. Then the timpani kicked in! We couldn't stop giggling at the cacophony.
As we still had a car rental we spent the next day exploring the north east of the island. Again the roads were narrow and winding. Adrian was missing his scooter.
The Corfiots know how to grow bougainvillea and the scenes in the old town are full of colour and old world charm. The influence of the British, Venetians and the French is obvious in the grandeur of the buildings and the culture.
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| Road leading up to our accommodation |
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| Colourful bougainvilleas are everywhere |
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| Ouzo is cheaper than ginger beer or iced tea |
Glorious. Is that a jacaranda? And a 'clothes optional' beach. Hmmmm. Will we be able to admire your 'overall tan' on your return?
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