Corfu and its scorchio ....
21 June 2012 | Corfu town
G. Im melting. 35 degrees C
Arrived in Corfu old harbour, free to moor here, no water or elexctricity. We are moored alongside a young dutch guy who has been sailing round the Med for many years, he has a beautiful cat on board his boat, a part Siamese, part greek cat, with the most wonderful blue eyes. The cat is called Paradox, what a fab name! he also has a teeny tiny black puppy, only 6 or 7 weeks old, called Matrix!
The cat is very inquisitive and goes on to everyone else's boat for a nose around. I love the way that cats are so haughty -they choose whether to be friendly or not, they do their own thing. Paradox wont let you stroke him, but he went down below for a nose around. I had visions of returning in the evening and finding him asleep on our bed! I have put some photos of him in a gallery album.
We have explored Corfu town a lot, loving the old narrow streets and buildings of the old town. We have walked around the Liston area, seen the cricket ground, the Royal Palace, its such a wonderful place, so much to see.
Later this evening when it has cooled down a bit, we may move to the anchorage near Garitsa Bay, so we can swim. Its really turned into summer now, the afternoons are stifling hot, but I'm not complaining, its what we came for.
On the way to Corfu town we stopped off at a Lidl, we anchored offshore, took the dinghy, then walked 200m to Lidl to stock up with essentials, mainly alcohol. Also lots of cheese and ham, Greek meatballs, tomato puree, coffee, etc etc. Prices were more expensive than french Lidl for some items.
More news soon!