After a few delays, the family joined the boat in Corfu and we spent the first couple of days organizing ourselves (see Alex getting organized, right) and getting a few repairs done at Gouvia Marina. It was so hot and bright after the drizzle of the UK. While the boat was being repaired, we explored the surrounding villages, tavernas and, of course, supermarket. On the 15th, we celebrated Jamie's 10th birthday with presents and an improvised "Brownie" cake.
We briefly went to Corfu town which Chris and I had first visited 30 years ago – some parts of the town were familiar including the cricket pitch and the docks, but inevitably there were more tourists and more touristy shops. We found a great ice cream shop -- a rival to the legendary ice cream mecca of Nafplion.
We had arranged to meet Alex’s friend Jordan and his
family in Athens on the following Monday. But, by the time we were ready to start the journey to Athens, the weather was against us (Blowing force 7-8). We decided to stay another day which meant we had to do the 200+ miles in just 5 days. Given my lack of experience, this was a bit daunting, but pleased the children because a postponed visit to Aquaworld was reinstated.
Video - Monster crane in Gouvia.
family in Athens on the following Monday. But, by the time we were ready to start the journey to Athens, the weather was against us (Blowing force 7-8). We decided to stay another day which meant we had to do the 200+ miles in just 5 days. Given my lack of experience, this was a bit daunting, but pleased the children because a postponed visit to Aquaworld was reinstated.Video - Monster crane in Gouvia.
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