We are now back on track after our detour around Africa. Gibraltar and Canary Islands were added as stops but we decided to stay on board since we had visited those in the past. If you’re interested in reading them again, just search in the search bar at the bottom of the page for Gibraltar or Canary Islands. We spent 30 days in Tenerife, Canary Islands in 2019 during our world travels. Today’s stop is our only stop in Greece. We lost a lot of Greece ports when going around Africa and it’s so nice to see more beauty than despair from the African ports.
Corfu Greece, also known as Kerkyra, is a pretty little island in the Ionian Sea. It’s one of the most northerly Greek islands, boasting Venetian influences alongside its Greek heritage.
Compared to other Greek islands, (only 217 inhabited) Corfu is on the larger side with a population of over 100,000. The amount of visitors yearly far surpasses the population at 3.5 million per year! It didn’t appear to be too crowded although the temperatures were just right. Corfu became its own island in 1864 after British released it as their territory.
We didn’t see much police presence. Much of this due to very low crime activity. Our day began with a visit to the Monastery of Virgin Mary, an Orthodox church perched on a cliffside. The views from here were breathtaking, offering a glimpse of Albania across the water. In all of Greece there are approximately 1 million Albanians working.
Next, we found Monkey Face Hill, a natural rock formation resembling what appeared to me as a gorillas profile.
The day continued with a scenic drive along the coast, revealing the stunning Paleokastritsa Bay, often referred to as the “Capri of Greece.”
To savor the local flavors, we stopped at a village taverna in Makrades for a delightful meze, an assortment of small, savory dishes, accompanied by a glass of Corfiot wine.
Afterward, we ventured into the heart of Corfu Town, where I found the perfect souvenir – a beautiful Hellenic dress, a reminder of the island’s beauty.
No visit to Greece would be complete without a stop for gelato, and we indulged in 2 scoops of this refreshing treat. Yum!
We then explored the grand Palace of St. Michael and St. George, a former royal residence.
Our stroll continued down the Liston Promenade, a historical pedestrian walkway lined with cafes and shops. Such a wonderful day!
The day concluded with a walk through the unique Campbell quarter, the only part of Corfu Town that remained largely unscathed during World War II.
Our days are going to be busy the next 90 days. Not many sea days so not many days of rest.
Tomorrow we will be in Bari Italy.
May God bless you always.
Chuck and Lea Ann
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You two look great, did you say Hi to the Durrell’s on Corfu? We went to Empress Elizabeth’s home when we were there in 2019. I like your itinerary better. Miss you two, God bless you too. Lee
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