Pottering Around Corfu -
Gillyb
Fri 4 Jun 2010 13:37
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Wed 26th May. Left island of Erikoussa
and returned slowly thro north Corfu channel. Graham fished but
caught nothing!. We went into a small bay for lunch but then anchored in a
lovely place called KALAMI. It was here that the Durrells lived for a time
and their house is now the White House tavern/restaurant. Lawrence
Durrell was an author and his son Gerald was a a zoologist and famous for a book
called "My family and other Animals" which became a t.v. series. It is an
idyllic setting and although the village is more built up then when they were
here it retains an old greek charm and we enjoyed walking around, swimming off
the white pebbley beach and lastly a meal in the White House.- we arrived by
dinghy and the waiter helped us tie up.
Sat 29th May. Back down coast towards
Gouvia - we went into the diesel berth for fuel and water. (Its not
drinking water so we are really pleased we have the special filter). We
then anchored nearby. From this pleasant bay we can see Albania,
Corfu town, a couple of islands and a smart looking hotel at one end of the
bay.
Monday 31st May. Set off in dinghy to get a)
Gas cylinder refill, b) Re charge laptop, c) Check in to
country, d) Shopping!
We were worried about the gas. It is
petro-gas here and there have been problems with supply.. The shops
wouldn't touch our pale blue cylinder and we ended up walking a fair distance
outside the marina to find a Gas Depot. (We were actually looking for a
garage).They took pity on Graham and exchanged the pale blue one for their dark
blue version. - 6 Euros! (Its £19 in U.K.)
The internet cafe let us plug the laptop into mains
and we had a drink for about an hour.
Graham took the ships papers to the port office and
this time he was successfully logged in. (Last time they said they were on
strike and wouldn't do it!) They asked where he had been all week and he
said he'd been hiding because he was an illegal immigrant! They thought it
was hilarious. They are very relaxed about the formalities but it
does cost - around 54 Euros.
We did abit of shopping - the supermarket is quite
adequate and has recognisable brands - they even have tea bags.!
Tues 1st June. We woke to a rising wind
- which was forecast . NW 6. which was fine for the bay we were
in. It was F 7 by the evening but we were well protected unlike the
marina which was apparently very uncomfortable.
Wed 2nd June. Left bay to go to CORFU
TOWN. Anchored in bay near the east fort. Went ashore in dinghy and
walked into the old town. Lovely place, a bit dilapidated but nice
atmosphere. Touristy but we enjoyed lovely ice cream and
coffee in the colonnades. Left later that day as bay seems to be plagued
with ferries and pleasure boats. Their wash is a nuisance!
We motored over to one of the islands NISOS
VIDHO. It used to be a fortified place but the British blew it up as they
left! (Would that we were as decisive these days - can you imagine the
fuss!) Then it was a prison and a borstal.. We enjoyed the
peace and quiet - there was one other boat here overnight - a tiny boat from
Albania.
Friday 4th June. We are back in Govia
marina cleaning and re-stocking and looking forward to having John and Caro with
us from tomorrow..
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