Blogs from Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe - page 3

I spent the week in the Greek party resort of kavos with some university friends. Many people have seen this place on tv or in the newspapers due to it getting much negative press. When we arrived it was late and our bus got hounded as we drove down the strip. The hotel we we're suppose to be staying in hadn't been finished being renovated so we were forced to stay in a different one. The hotel was €30 for the week so I think you can imagine what it was like... The next day we had a chilled time by the pool and went to town where much of it was very underdeveloped and pretty run down. By this stage of the holiday we were a bit worried to say the least. At night we ... read more

We awake to bright sunshine and on looking out we find we are just about to dock in Corfu. Holland America line ship Ryndam is already docked as is Armonia which has followed us down from Dubrovnik. We are in the new port which is a little distance from Corfu town but the old port is just too small to accommodate ships this big. We eat breakfast in the main dining room and as we have a table to ourselves it's much quicker. We quickly disembark and decide to head to Corfu Town. There are shuttle buses parked as you get off but these are $10. Most people opt for the local buses which pick up near the port gate and cost just €3 return. As it's such a beautiful morning we decide to walk. The ... read more

Sunday, Sept. 15 - A sea day This is the only sea day on this voyage and we enjoyed every relaxing minute, From now on it is port after port. To give us this sea day, the Captain slows the vessel and, at night, stops the engines entirely. We are in the Ionian Sea and cruising north to our first port, Kerkira, on the Island of Corfu. We have a leisurely breakfast in the dining room where I was able to snag a glass of milk with only two tries. Checked out my bill and noticed that my CCL shareholder credit had not been posted. Provided the Front Desk with the paper work and should see it on Tuesday. This has not been my best packing experience. I was undecided whether to bring my white slacks ... read more

This is a great place for a holiday. We'd like to spend more time here but no...it's Albania tomorrow, which we hear is really an interesting place to go to and we are looking forward to it. But, Corfu. Yesterday was a quiet one for us. We explored the old town again and struck a flotilla of cruise ships emptying out their cargo onto the streets of the old town just as we arrived via a bus. The bus trip was great because it took us through parts of the city we wouldn't otherwise see. And while Corfu is a tourist destination it doesn't have the infrastructure like hop on, hop offs that bigger places do so this was a good thing to do- public transport, can't beat it. We don't recommend being here when the ... read more

Geo: 39.6178, 19.9196The Corfu tour started early, 8am with a bus ride into the mountains, on some very narrow switchback roads. Stopped at a seaside town and went on a boatride around the bay and into some caves. Back onto the bus and onto a village where Derek ate a huge piece of Baklava. Drove thru beautiful countryside with olive trees and grape vines everywhere - took some great photos. Slow drive thru the OldTown, and back to port. Back onboard for lunch at the buffet and a lazy afternoon, bliss! Dinner was formal night, so we dressed up and had our photos taken - champagne in hand.Derek = Crab cakes, Vegetarian Moussaka and Rum Baba.Kate = Smoked Duck breast, Chicken Cordon Bleu and Choc Jaffa cake. The waiters did a march thru the restaurant as ... read more