Farewell Mathraki and on to …………………….. Ioannina!

Farewell Mathraki and on to …………………….. Ioannina!

Even though I was leaving Mathraki this morning, I still hadn’t decided on my next destination. Of course, I’d need to return to Corfu first, but after that – where? (though the clue is in the title!) I began the tedious chore of stuffing my belongings into the bag in preparation for leaving. Even though…

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…

Mathraki Seeps Into My Soul and Time for a Little Introspection

Mathraki Seeps Into My Soul and Time for a Little Introspection

Storm Cassandra was merely toying with us yesterday. She had been watching and waiting for an opportune time to make her presence felt. Last night she decided to hit us with the full force of her might by blasting gales across the bay. From the beach house, I could hear the waves crashing onto the…

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,…

50 Shades of Weather – Agios Stefanos Avliotes!

50 Shades of Weather – Agios Stefanos Avliotes!

My first day in Agi Stef (BTW this is not my husband’s nickname for me!) was balmy. After the storms the day before I arrived, the atmosphere was humid – according to the weather app more than 70%. Even at 9 o’clock in the morning it’s very warm with a bright sky. Whilst sizing up…