Corfu, Greece – August 3

No tours today for us…we stopped in Corfu last week as an alternate when Albania was abandoned, so we are at our own leisure today.

We set out in search of an olive wood bowl. I’ve had my eye on one of these since last year and we saw them last week when we were here. I figure this is a souvenir I will actually use. We found a beautiful one made from the root of an olive tree, a bit rustic and not perfectly round.

We abandoned our first place recommended by the local rep of lunch at the old fortress (pic) as it wasn't exactly Greek - more international. it was a great view thought and tons of yachts. We had our last Greek lunch at a place with a fair amount of locals – chicken souvlaki, Greek salad and Mythos (Greek beer). I like the way they serve the Greek salads here – taste exactly the same, but the feta comes in 2 large slabs.

The walk back to the boat is a bit of a hike but is mostly in shade (everyone here looks for shade locals and tourists.) The last part of the walk is through the ferry terminal (pic) with there is a lot of action coming and going from many Greek islands.

There seems to be a problem with the hot water situation on the boat, while a problem this morning not a problem at all this afternoon when we came back after a day in the Greek heat.

While writing this we ordered room service of 2 Coronas and chips and salsa…how will I ever adjust to home??? What am I thinking…Chris will bring the snacks and beverages – same ol’, same ol’!