Nidri was never an intentional destination. It was the means to one. Four nights on Lefkada’s busiest harbour front, in a town that knows exactly what it is for — and a walk inland to a waterfall that most people arriving off the ferry never find.
With 7 crossings between Meganisi and Nidri running from early doors until 1830 every day, we had time to go and visit Vathy before leaving for Lefkada. I messaged our host and asked if it would be OK to leave our cases in the apartment and he replied in the affirmative. If they should get…
Before returning to the apartment to pack, we collared a taxi driver in Vathy’s main square and arranged for him to take us to the port the following morning. After completing the tedious deed of re-packing, we sat on the balcony soaking up the view over Vathy for one last time. Tonight, the town was…
Today we have arranged a tour of the north of the island booked with Ithaca Travel. After grabbing a bougatsa from the bakery, we made our way to the office to wait for our guide. Stefania looked a little flustered that morning. It was almost like she’d forgotten we’d booked a tour, even though it…
No sooner had we unpacked than we were out and ready to explore Vathy. We began by taking an alley one row behind the waterfront, lined with old stone houses. Brightly coloured rugs hung from balconies, gently airing in the breeze. There is just the right mixture of patina and decay, which, of course, adds…
This morning we leave Kefalonia for Ithaca (or Ithaka if you prefer!). With freshly baked bougatsas in hand, we take the side street next to Fatto a Mano bakery, which brings us directly to the harbour front. Waiting is the ferry Ionio Pelagos, engines thrumming and the faintest whiff of smoke from the funnel. Habitually…
Today marks our final full day on Kefalonia — and I can’t quite believe how quickly the time has flown. We’re trading the bustle of Argostoli for the peaceful charm of Sami, where we’ll spend our last night before moving on. After one last sweep of the lovely Portogal Apartments, we lug our bags downstairs,…
After 2 days of marching the length and breadth of Argostoli, we felt (I felt) that today we deserved a more relaxing day. The nearest sandy beaches are over the hill towards Lassi. Peter had also spotted another ‘interesting’ landmark on the map that he thought we should visit along the way – the Cave…
I don’t know about other couples, but I find when planning a trip, and even whilst on a trip one person usually has to take the helm so to speak. Of course, as a travel consultant, I’d expect to be responsible for arranging the logistical side of things. It’s not that I’m a control freak…
It was a mad rush to get ready for this trip, which I suspect resulted in me over-packing (what’s new!). When in doubt, just chuck it in! I’m not a last-minute person, and by the time we set off for the airport, I was wound like a tightly coiled spring. We flew from Manchester to…
This morning I awoke and threw back the curtains in anticipation of what today’s weather would bring. The sun had already begun to rise over Corfu and the last few clouds had begun to dissipate. Storm Cassandra had left in the early hours of the morning and calm had been restored. This bright and beautiful…
During the night Storm Cassandra began to make her presence felt with downpours of torrential rain and gusts of wind blowing in across the sea. Despite the sound of the incoming storm, I had an amazing night’s sleep on a very comfortable memory foam mattress. During this trip, I’ve had mattress experiences ranging from good,…
