Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Corfu, Greece
Corfu is the first Island of Greece that you come to if you're sailing from the West. In fact, it's not even in the Aegean Sea. But, it's still Greece, so all of the amazing food is still there, and that's really what we appreciate. Oh, it's also pretty. Here's what we did today.
Paleokastrista & Corfu Town
Description
Embrace the scenic natural beauty of Corfu during this memorable, half-day excursion to Paleokastritsa, and a visit to the Old Town.
Paleokastritsa Monastery
Depart the pier for the approximate 40-minute drive northwest to Paleokastritsa, Nestled amidst wooded hills and sheltered bays, Paleokastritsa is perhaps the most picturesque resort on the island of Corfu. Upon arrival, proceed for a visit to the Paleokastritsa Monastery. Although the monastery was originally founded in 1225, the present building dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, and is a fine example of an arcaded cloister.
Kanoni Peninsula
Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a photo stop at the Kanoni Peninsula. This picturesque viewpoint offers splendid vistas overlooking the Church of Panagia ton Vlachernon and the famous Mouse Island.
Old Corfu Town
Your tour concludes with a visit to Corfu Town. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the Old Town, which features Parisian arcades, Italian architecture and the English Cricket Square. Sights of interest include the residence of the British High Commissioner, the Venetian quarters of Cambiello, Corfu's historical centre, Town Hall, and the Church of St. Spyridon. Following your visit, commence the brief drive back to the ship.
I think what I like most about Corfu is how narrow it can be in some places. If you rent a car or take a tour, you will experience this eventually, that is if you don't mind navigating all the mountain roads.
The next two pictures were taking from the same spot in my bus as we were driving by. I just turned around. As you can see, there is beach on both sides.
But stopping at the beautiful beaches wasn't on the menu. You know what was? Another monastery.
This next section is because so many people love cats. In fact, if you love animals go to the Mediterranean because they are everywhere. Then again, maybe don't because you'll go on some tirade about how they should be better taken care of. Well, at the monasteries, they are very well taken care of, as you can see.
That's enough of that. Here's the corfu airport.
And here's a big thing over by the shuttle stop. It made it really easy for us to find our way back to the shuttle from the town center.
The town looked very much like this everywhere we went.
We docked in Corfu at least nine times. After a while, we just used it like a restaurant, which is typical of crew. You know you work on a cruise ship when you talk of ports like restaurants, "Where do you want to eat next week?" "Hmm, how about Corfu?"
Here's just a small sample of what we ate throughout our many trips to Corfu.
Jennifer would ALWAYS order two things in every port in Greece: Tsatsiki, and a greek salad. And I don't blame her. The tsatsiki is very good there, and the vegetables are fresher than anything you can get in the states. (I'd say that I miss it, but I'm writing this from Europe, so, lucky me I'm still eating well.)
That last shot was from our very last time in Corfu on Saturday, October 19, 2013. We didn't bother using the shuttle that day. Although, I'm pretty sure we took a cab back to make the back on board time. It was a good day.
Next time: Athens. Duke: Live at the Acropolis.
Corfu, Greece
Corfu is the first Island of Greece that you come to if you're sailing from the West. In fact, it's not even in the Aegean Sea. But, it's still Greece, so all of the amazing food is still there, and that's really what we appreciate. Oh, it's also pretty. Here's what we did today.
Paleokastrista & Corfu Town
Description
Embrace the scenic natural beauty of Corfu during this memorable, half-day excursion to Paleokastritsa, and a visit to the Old Town.
Paleokastritsa Monastery
Depart the pier for the approximate 40-minute drive northwest to Paleokastritsa, Nestled amidst wooded hills and sheltered bays, Paleokastritsa is perhaps the most picturesque resort on the island of Corfu. Upon arrival, proceed for a visit to the Paleokastritsa Monastery. Although the monastery was originally founded in 1225, the present building dates from the 18th and 19th centuries, and is a fine example of an arcaded cloister.
Kanoni Peninsula
Next, re-board your coach and proceed for a photo stop at the Kanoni Peninsula. This picturesque viewpoint offers splendid vistas overlooking the Church of Panagia ton Vlachernon and the famous Mouse Island.
Old Corfu Town
Your tour concludes with a visit to Corfu Town. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the Old Town, which features Parisian arcades, Italian architecture and the English Cricket Square. Sights of interest include the residence of the British High Commissioner, the Venetian quarters of Cambiello, Corfu's historical centre, Town Hall, and the Church of St. Spyridon. Following your visit, commence the brief drive back to the ship.
I think what I like most about Corfu is how narrow it can be in some places. If you rent a car or take a tour, you will experience this eventually, that is if you don't mind navigating all the mountain roads.
The next two pictures were taking from the same spot in my bus as we were driving by. I just turned around. As you can see, there is beach on both sides.
But stopping at the beautiful beaches wasn't on the menu. You know what was? Another monastery.
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| I waited a long time for both flags to be caught in the wind. |
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| Ekklesia - Church |
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| The Holy Trinity |
That's enough of that. Here's the corfu airport.
And here's a big thing over by the shuttle stop. It made it really easy for us to find our way back to the shuttle from the town center.
The town looked very much like this everywhere we went.
We docked in Corfu at least nine times. After a while, we just used it like a restaurant, which is typical of crew. You know you work on a cruise ship when you talk of ports like restaurants, "Where do you want to eat next week?" "Hmm, how about Corfu?"
Here's just a small sample of what we ate throughout our many trips to Corfu.
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| Gyros portion |
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| Moussaka |
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| Baked Aubergine (Eggplant) |
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| Wifi, Moussaka, Caprese Salad, and Jennifer. |
That last shot was from our very last time in Corfu on Saturday, October 19, 2013. We didn't bother using the shuttle that day. Although, I'm pretty sure we took a cab back to make the back on board time. It was a good day.
Next time: Athens. Duke: Live at the Acropolis.
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