Blogs from Corfu, Ionian Islands, Greece, Europe - page 8

I have today received a new bid of £45 for Shrek. This is now in pole position but the auction remains open until 8 am on Saurday the 26th June 2010. Remember if successful you will pay the donation directly to Corfu Donkey Rescue. I will then send you Shrek with his feathers and photos of him on the Trail; some seen in the blog and some exclusive. The cost of the photos and postage will be covered by me so that all the winning bid goes to the benefit of the Donkeys.... read more

Before I start will today I must first return to yesterday's walk as I have been sent some information. You will recall I reached a spot with a couple of hundred foot drop which was referred to as the historic site - Queen's Leap but there was no reference to the history and I couldn't find any. Well I been contacted with the following information; how true it is I do not know but it sounds plausible. "Local legend links the site with a Byzantine Queen who ruled over Paliokastro (an ancient city that was on the ridge behind but which is all but disappeared). The city was ramsacked and destroyed by Pirates (that sounds unusual as it is so far inland) and she was so distraught that she commited suicide by jumping on muleback (so ... read more

One photo hasn't printed for some reason from today's entry. It was the bottle of original local Ginger Beer. You need to see it as it is a highly recommended brand if you wish to sample traditional Corfu Ginger Beer.... read more

So i awake covered in mozzie bites after a great night in Sidari. I breakfast at 8am. Here they have a toaster and an egg boiler for you to do it yourself so while I eat toast with cheese and meat my egg boils. Then eat egg, almost perfect and the yolks are so much more bright yellow here; just shows how fresh they are even in hotels. My bus isn't until 10:30 so I have plenty time so I take a stroll to check on the weather before packing. The winds have gone there are clouds about but the sun is up; it is pleasant without being too warm so it looks like ideal walking weather as today I head into the Pantokrator range. Return to pack and then sit in the reception area watching ... read more

Up early and the weather is looking fine; pack my bag and off to breakfast. Definately nobody else here going on the trail today although there are a few who will be walking locally. Really looking forward to today despite fact foot is no better for a days rest. I know how to cope with the discomfort and today is another day with spectacular views; I know already from previous holidays to Corfu about the views over Paleo from Bella Vista but to see them after you have climbed up there will make them more special; and after reading John Waller's new book 'Walking the Corfu Trail....with Friends, Flowers and Food' I'm also eagerly awaiting the cliff top path down to Ag Georgios and its views. The cover photo on the book will appear in my ... read more