Day 82 – Friday 20.6.14
Lovely sunny, hot day after the storms Dot packed her bag this morning. We drove to Sheila and Keiths house for a late lunch.
It was a lovely, long relaxing lunch, with great views and chat.
I saw the most beautiful Swallowtail butterfly in the garden. |
We left Dot at Sheilas and drove back to Arillas. We have to see her before she flies out as she has accidentally left her passport and ticket here.
Day 83 – Saturday 21.6.14
Lazy morning again, we went to Sharon's for lunch. Had a chat with Kevin and Kay. Phil and I went swimming in the sea and sunbathed, we left Poppy at home as we didn't want to torment her with not being able to swim yet. We went to the Marvel for dinner and had a game of darts with Spiros. We met some more people who are enjoying reading this blog – still amazed at how many people read it.
Day 84 – Sunday 22.6.14
Day 85 – Monday 23.6.14
Connie and I walking to the beach |
Happy Poppy |
We were joined by Connie's friend Scarlett – she is such a lovely, bubbly person and very comical. |
We had a long leisurely meal with lots of wine and chat. Then we walked back to the van, Connie went home and we took Poppy for a quick run before we all settled down for the night.
Day 86 – Tuesday 24.6.14
We stopped off at a beach bar and had a cooling drink, I am getting to like Iced coffee, very much. Poppy had a run and a swim in the sea.
This is the view we were looking out at.
Then we went to a traditional taverna for lunch, the lady, who I think was the cook as well as the waiter spoke very little English. .
The menu was very limited and was mainly in Greek, but there were a few English words added, like fish and chicken. Connie opted for fish and Phil and I had Greek salad, tzatziki and bread. It was all very tasty.
We were lovely and cool, sitting in the shade of the
olive trees with a beautiful view of the lake.
We watched people swimming down below in the crystal clear water,
also a yacht trying to sail, but just drifting about as there was no wind.
An idyllic spot to spend a couple of hours!
'Pontikonisi Island is situated just south of Corfu town near the resort of Perama and Kanoni, it is a small island which houses the Byzantine church of Pantokrator, which was built in the 11th or 12th century. The Byzantine chapel that is on the top of the island encloses the memorial tablets of Elizabeth Empress of Austria and Rodolfo archduke.
Pontikonisi Island means ‘Mouse Island’ in Greek and it is from this that it gets it more famous name and viewed from afar the island gives the impression of a mouse. According to Greek legend the boat of Odysseus was turned into this island by Poseidon.
You can reach the island by a small boat in the summer month, which leaves from the small port opposite but you should be aware that you will not be allowed to walk around the island or the church. The only day of the year the church is open to visitors is on August 6th, which is a celebration day called ‘The Transfiguration of Jesus’ and pilgrims are taken to the island.'
Day 87 – Wednesday 25.6.14
Day 88 – Thursday 26.6.14
I have been a busy bee, washing clothes, packing some things away and tidying up. Trouble is it looks messy now as I have little piles of things all over ready to be packed away in Mercy.
It was very cloudy today, I don't think we saw the sun at all, Hot and humid all day. We drove down to San Stefanos – Phil bought a new pair of beach shoes, then we went to Waves taverna for lunch, after which Poppy had a swim in the sea. Snoozing and reading this afternoon. We stayed in again tonight – I made a chicken pizza – we are trying to use all the bits in the freezer.
We are just about to spend our last four days on Corfu – we leave on Tuesday for the journey home. I will publish a blog on Tuesday if I get chance. Then we will be on the road until Sunday 6th July.