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Corfu Chaos

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    October 8, 2025
    Martin and Debbie KinallyCorfu ChaosTraveler
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    The Fab Four On The Road Again

    October 8 in Greece ⋅ 🌙 16 °C

    Well, it's an early start as we're picking up our partners in crime for this expedition, Fiona and Mark at 5am.
    Thankfully, Birmingham airport seems to have ironed out the problems with security we had last time, and we've sailed through. A bit of shopping at Duty Free and a Wetherspoons breakfast, and we're boarding ready for an early take off. Good flight, I got some great pictures from the plane. We arrive ahead of time and pick up the car, smaller than we expected, and set off to Sidari.
    Getting out of Corfu town was an experience. Man, these Greek drivers are mad, but we're soon out of town and onto the smaller, quieter, bumpier, winding roads. It's not long before we arrive at the apartment. Wow, this was a good choice and better than the pictures. Our host is very friendly and shows us around, then it's unpacking before we head off in search of supplies.
    Oh look the local supermarket just happens to be opposite at taverna, it would be rude not to check it out, a swift drink and a promise to be back later for a meal, we head over the road to do the shopping and get it back home.
    After a unanimous decision of an early tea and an early night we head back to the taverna, it's only while checking out Kev's map we realise it's one of his top picks, Salt and Pepper.
    A fab meal starting with free freshly baked bread and Pork stew, Then it's a selection of cheese for starters, Moussaka, Stefado, and Beef Stew to follow. No pudding as we're all stuffed, but it's a yes to the free Lemonchello shot that comes with the bill.
    Back home and we're dropping like flies, all in bed by 10.30 our time, that's 8.30 at home. Let's see what tomorrow brings.    Read more

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    Slow Start

    October 9 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Well, I can't honestly believe that's the time. It was after 9.30 before we roused, nearly twelve hours in bed. Fi was up a bit earlier. We spent a leisurely morning reading and chatting before heading off to suss out Sidari.
    It's a bustling town at this time of year, so heaven knows what it's like at high season. We wandered down the main street, checking out the shops on the way, another fridge magnet to add to the ever increasing stash. We're checking out the restaurants for tonight, and there's plenty to choose from.
    A right turn down the alley, and we're right on the beach. The sea is a beautiful blue and it's a huge sandy beach lined with sunbeads and bars. These we realise are some of the same ones as is on the street we've just walked down, just the back entrance. The mountains we can see over the sea are Albania. Apparently, you can have a day trip there, should you feel like it.
    A gentle walk down the beach, and yes, you've guessed, it's drinky time, with a light snack thrown in. It's ice cream for pudding as we're walk to explore the other end of the beach. Mark notices a sunken boat a few feet out. We then spend a good few minutes watching two men trying to pull the sunken boat with the help of their mate in his car, no joy, just a broken tow rope. Mark sits and watches their endeavours to get it out while we check out the jetty and the other side of the bay, and Fi has a paddle. By the time we return, it's still not pulled out. This could take a while, so we head home for a sit by the pool or, in Fiona's case, a dip.
    The pool is not heated, so it's a bit cool, but, after encouragement, or was it ribbing, she gets in, very brave .
    Back to Sidari for a meal, all the toutes are outside trying to entice us in. Some have entertainment, we could have watched, Barry White, Miley Cyrus, Ed Sheeran, The Beatles or Madonna, but in the end we plumpt for Whitney Houston, luckily we had finished our meal before she came on. Back home to watch the footie. A good first day.    Read more

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    Roda

    October 10 in Greece ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C

    This morning, we were awake before the sun had risen fully, and it was a bit chilly, so much so that the cold water in the swimming pool was steaming but it wasn't long before the temperature rose to a respectable 21 degrees.
    Today, we're going for a ride to have a look at a few little towns and beaches to the eastern side of the islands north coast.
    We start at Roda, a lovely little village with a large sandy beach, a few shops and restaurants, and a very rickety wooden jetty, which, of course, we had to walk over. The sea is beautiful and clear.

    Next stop was Agios Spiridon, another small village, only 2 tavernas and a church, but again a lovely sandy beach, and no sea grass on this one , so after a bite of lunch, it's time for a paddle.    Read more

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    Kassiopi

    October 10 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C

    Our next stop is Kassiopi. This town apparently has a beautiful beach which we are heading for. The only way to get there is along the one way street through the town. It sounds good so far. What we didn't realise was the street was only just wide enough for a car, was very bumpy and twisty, and over a kilometre long with no parking except on private carparks, that's why everyone, except us, is walking. After heading back into the town and securing the last parking spot literally at the end of the harbour wall we decided to give the beach a miss and stay in the town instead.
    This is a beautiful town full of restaurants and shops with the harbour going in a semi-circular shape .
    A gentle stroll watching the boats bobbing about in the harbour up to the hill on the one-way street and it's time for a drink, right in the bar right in the harbour wall., a beautiful setting.
    We've decided to eat here before heading home and decide on the Kimi restaurant. Slightly uphill with a beautiful view over the harbour as the sun sets and the lights come on. A great meal, Potato Saganaki, Vegetables Tart, Mussels, and a Pasta dish for starters then 3 Corfu Chicken and a Mixed Souvlaki for the mains nice followed by a freebie orange cake and ice cream pudding.
    Now it's time to drive home, we were intending to be home before dark. Next time, we will make sure we are. Driving on Greek roads in the dark is not fun, but Martin got us back safely as we knew he would.
    It was a lovely day out.    Read more

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    Finding our namesake

    October 11 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    Today, we're touring the western side of the top of the island. The first port of call is Agios Georgios, a lovely little village with a lovely beach, not quite sand more broken shells, but beautiful clear water. Fi and I leave the boys on the bench and have a paddle while collecting pretty coloured stones, perhaps a jewellery project?
    The next stop is Afionas, a pretty village high up on the rocks, know for its brightly coloured houses and golden beach. Unfortunately, parking is difficult in the village, and as we only wanted to stay a while, we objected to paying €15 for the privilege even when the price dropped to €10 for an hour. We had to be content with a picture of the road sign .
    Next stop, Corfu Brewery in Arillas Magouladon. The boys were a bit disappointed as we were hoping there would be a Brewery tap, but we only found a shop. Of course, purchases were made, and it's off the next stop. We're racking them up today    Read more

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    Arillas

    October 11 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    The next town is Arillas, again another beautiful beach, and this one is sand. First off some light refreshments, sitting in the sun, looking at the sea, what more could you want, oh yes a Mai Tia, a Pink Gin cocktail and a couple of beers, followed with a club sandwich, yummy.
    Time for a paddle, Fiona and me take the plunge, Martin accompanies , but keeps his feet dry, and Mark sits, and people watche's. Another jetty to walk along and admire the crystal clear water before heading back to the car.
    We're trusting Google maps which tells us be can drive along the jetty at Agios Stefanos, but oh, oh, computer say no, it's just a big pile of rocks with a small harbour on one side and crashing waves on the other, but I think Fiona and Mark may have found a small project to work on.
    Back to the apartment for a chill before collecting take away Pizza's for tea and to watch Strictly, we know how to live on a Saturday night.    Read more

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    Canal D' Amour

    October 12 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C

    For today's outing, 'weem guin up the cut ' or for the more refined we're going to check out the Canal D' Amour in Sidari.
    The name, when translated, means Chanel Of Love. It's a unique bay area surrounded by large cliffs, a shallow seabed, and a plethora of narrow caverns and water caves.
    According to local legend, couples who swim the length of the canal will stay in love forever, while those who swim to the furthest tip will find the love of their life. Many visitors, however, prefer to simply toss a coin into its water and wish for true love. Yes, all that came from the guidebook
    This part of Sidariis was very busy, especially on a Sunday, but it was fun, if a little scary, to watch people diving off the cliffs into the beautiful turquoise waters.
    Drinks at the bar before checking out some of Kev's recommendations for tonight's meal before heading back for a sit in the sun.
    Back to Sidari for our meal in a very traditional taverna covered in vine leaves. A Moussaka forme, a Pististio for Martin , he's been looking for one all week. A Chicken in cream sauce for Fi and a mixed Fish Platter for Mark. The cheapest meal of the holiday and very nice.
    Whilst checking out places to eat this afternoon, Martin noticed a live rock band were playing in the bar up the road, so off we go to investigate. They're pretty good, so we stop and watch the whole set. The temperature has dropped a bit tonight, but the litre of red wine seems to be keeping Martin warm. I hope his head is OK in the morning. It was a very pleasant night.    Read more

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    Palaiokastritsa

    October 13 in Greece ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C

    Well, that's a bit of a shock when we opened here shutters this morning. Solid cloud with a weak sun trying to burn through and considerably cooler temperature. Hopefully, by the time we're ready to go out, it will have warmed up.
    Today's jaunt is to Palaiokastritsa. It's the one place Martin can really remember from our holiday here with Kev and Di and the kids over 40 years ago. I have photos of Martin and Kevin on Pedalo's in the bay somewhere in the photo box.
    There's no town as such, just a collection of sandy bays and a harbour where you can take boat trips into the bay "to see the blue eye cave with it's crystal clear water and the natural light phenomenon with gives the cave a magical blue glow'." Yes, that's from the guidebook, There are also a couple of beautiful sandy beaches.
    After first stopping at the harbour for a look and an offer of "good price" on a boat trip, we drive around to the beach and park up, paying for a car park for the first time this holiday. The weather is starting to warm up, and the clouds are starting clear now. That's more like it.
    After a light lunch, well, let's face it, we're going on a boat trip, and we dont want it coming back up. They've all decided it's the best, and only way, to see the sights so I'm being dragged along, not exactly screaming and shouting, but very wearily. Thankfully, the sea is very calm as it's not the biggest boat in the world, only about 9 of us on it, including the skipper, but it's only 40 minutes.
    After a while, I managed to let go of Martin's hand, much to his relief, and take some pictures. The water is so clear inside the caves that you can see the different colours on the rocks and all the fish , waiting for the bread the boatman throws into the water. We pass the cove used in the James Bond movie For Your Eyes Only, now used as a cafe/restaurant for holiday makers.
    After returning to the jetty, we have a walk around the shops and head to the beach for a paddle. This is the warmest water we've paddled in so far.
    Back to the ranch for a sit before heading back into Sidari for a meal at a lovely little taverna, no partying tonight, it's straight back home, we're going to initiate Fi into the game of Crib.    Read more

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    Small Coves Are Best

    October 14 in Greece ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C

    Today's trip out is to visit some small villages and coves along the east coast.
    We're starting at Kalami where there is a house which used to belong to Lawrece Durrell, brother of Gerald Durrell. It's a tiny village with a pebbley beach and again crystal clear water. We sit and have a drink in Thomas's bar overlooking the bay.
    The next stop is just around the bay to the small harbour overlooking Houhulio Beach. You can't actually drive the car down to the harbour it's so small, but there is a taverna selling fresh fish dishes.
    Next, we stop just up the road at a view point, we are now at the closest point to Albanian we can be, we can actually see the beaches and houses.
    The last stop is Agios Stefanos, again a very small cove come harbour with a few tavernas and a couple of shops. It's lunchtime, so we stop to eat at a small taverna with it's own jetty for customers to arrive by sea, a they did. We watched two small boats depart after dining. The meal was nice, but no pictures, I forgot.
    Back to the apartment and one last chance for a dip in the pool. Fi's in straight away, but Martin takes a bit of persuading, but he does take the plunge, literally, and then wishes he hadn't, bugger it's cold.
    Packing done, and we're off for our last meal. We're returning to the first and best taverna of the week, Salt and Pepper just down the road, 3 Moussaka's and a Lamb Shank, Baclava, free bread and Pork starter and free Lemonchello, what more could you want.    Read more

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    Homeward Bound

    October 15 in England ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C

    Well, it's the final day, and we're up early, I even managed to get a picture of the sunshine. Mist over the hills, and it's a lot cooler today.
    We have a good journey to the airport, a different way from the one on arrival, so it's not quite so hectic. The car's done us proud. It was small, but that's what you need on the narrow, windy, potholed roads of Corfu.
    Easy bag drop and straight through security, a quick bite, and we're on the plane coming home. It was a good flight, and I managed to see some lovely scenery.
    Back home, and it's 12 degrees, a bit of a difference from yesterday never mind, it's good to be back.
    It was a great holiday, a fabulous apartment, great weather, fabulous food and wonderful company. Thanks, Fi and Mark, for a memorable holiday. We've had fun and laughed a lot , here's to the next one.    Read more

    Trip end
    October 15, 2025
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