As You Set Out for Ithaka, Hope Your Road is a Long One…

As You Set Out for Ithaka, Hope Your Road is a Long One…

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…

One Night in Sami – Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

One Night in Sami – Where the Mountains Meet the Sea

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,…

Over the Hill to Lassi – a Well Deserved Beach Day!

Over the Hill to Lassi – a Well Deserved Beach Day!

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…

The Day After the Storm and My Stay on Mathraki Comes to an End

The Day After the Storm and My Stay on Mathraki Comes to an End

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…

Storm Cassandra Arrives on Mathraki

Storm Cassandra Arrives on Mathraki

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,…

Othonoi – Teacher, Saviour and Soul Soother

Othonoi – Teacher, Saviour and Soul Soother

During my extended stay on Othonoi, I began to fall into some kind of routine. I woke whenever my body clock felt the desire to rise. Usually about 0730. I’d have a cup of tea on my balcony overlooking the sea towards the place where the Ionian Sea joined the Adriatic. Most mornings I’d have…

Settling into the Rhythm of Othonoi and a Visit to Faros and Chorio

Settling into the Rhythm of Othonoi and a Visit to Faros and Chorio

I was looking forward to my meal at Antoni’s especially as I hadn’t had anything to eat since my arrival on Othonoi earlier that morning. Vasiliki had reluctantly agreed to provide me with something simple as it wasn’t worth firing up the cooker for just one person. I was happy to take anything she could…

Diapontia 2 – Arrival on Othonoi

Diapontia 2 – Arrival on Othonoi

I’d mentioned in a previous post that although Othonoi is the largest of the three Diapontian Islands, I couldn’t find any accommodation on B.com. I had to dig a little deeper and went onto Google Maps and searched for hotels. It brought up a couple including the Calypso Hotel which I was able to contact…