Travels with an Ice Cream Lorry.

Tuesday 29th May 2017. Were off to France for seven weeks!

We catch the Armorique ferry from Plymouth to Roscoff tonight. We sail at 2200hrs.

What will happen? How will we handle it?

We don't know but unless you give it a shot...you never will.

Watch this space.

Kefalonia Day 8. Friday 26th May 2017.

Posing on someone else's Quad!

A mermaid. The siren of the sea.

Now this looks very interesting doesn't it.
I'm free in September for a return trip.
Any takers?

Awake at 0645hrs. Finish throwing a few items into our case. Sheila is already downstairs with a cup of tea brewing. The day will be another good one with clear blue skies. Out in the far distance we can see another cruise liner crossing from Zante to Kefalonia.

We depart for Agostelli, the capital. We need to catch the plane home from there but as we have time to spare we divert to the sea front to look at the turtles which feed off the fishing boats in the harbour. There were quite a few. Whilst all ran up and down snapping, if you'll pardon the pun photos, Mike took a seat and watched the world pass buy. If you've seen one turtle, you've seen them all.

"Lorraine will you get off the turtle!"

Returning to the airport we queued for an hour to check in. Passed suitcases through security. I have my doubts if the machine was switched on! Then as advised by Mandy crossed over the road to a small Taverna and enjoyed a light lunch before returning and boarding our Thomas Cook Airlines flight back to sunny Bristol.

For once Bristol was extremely sunny and hot. Roll on next years family holiday. Will it happen?

Watch this space.

Kefalonia Day 7. Thursday 25th May 2017.

25th May 2017. Wedding Anniversary 43 years. Going strong!

Today is Mike and Jackie's 43rd wedding anniversary. we awoke to a mountain of cards slipped under our door. Oh, and the leaflet for Donkey Trekking!

We had our usual relaxed breakfast on the terrace looking out over that fantastic view. we spent the morning chilling in the sun.

We drive the fifteen minutes to Kamini Beach for a few hours. As we arrived it clouded over. No worries we retired to the Cantina on the beach for coffees. This was as is usual family run and we were masde to feel most welcome. The owners daughter who served us was getting married here on Saturday. What a beautiful setting. All was very well laid out. We return to villa for late lunch.

In the afternoon Callum earns euros for cannonballs into the pool. Crafty!

Tonight we are booked into the local tavern "Kelari" for 1930hrs for dinner. We are slightly adrift by five minutes. George is waiting at the entrance. I apologise. He says it is of no consequence for we are on holiday. I ask George if he will say to my daughter Tracey when she walks in "A submarine never waits on the surface". He does not quite understand and seems a bit embarrassed. Did he say it to her I wonder? He smiles graciously but does not really comprehend the joke. I don't think he did mention it when she walked in. We sit and chose drinks. A bouquet of flowers arrive, roses and greenery. All are delighted. None more so than Jackie. Tracey's doing not mine. as was the exquisite Gateaux she organised. The meal was without fault as all agreed. Mike had grilled anchovies and swordfish steak. Again!

We returned from dinner at 2230hrs You try walking uphill after two times three fingers of ouzo.

Drinks in our lounge. Tracey was the first to bed tonight. Youngsters!

Kefalonia Day 6. Wednesday 24th May 2017.

Chilling day on terrace.

Evening to seafront at Pasolis Restaurant. Very busy and good value. There were only four staff serving some 70 customers. Hadn't seen so many people all week. The staff dropped a few clangers all round but on balance a nice evening.

Returning to our Villa Callum had organized some late night party games. including apple bobbing. Hadn't played that in a while I can tell you!

Kefalonia Day 5. Tuesday 23rd May 2017.

It was a reasonably early start today as we wanted to make the most of our boat hire. We had decided to take up Yannis offer, he was recommended by Mandy, as he seemed very accommodating and his fleet of seven craft where very new looking. We arrived a little before 0930 hrs at Katelios Beach. Yannis had a small office on the first bar The Florida, in a row of ten restaurants and eateries.

Whilst Paddy and Mike went for a quick "aquaint" on the boat,Tracey and I walked them all and all seemed great.

Katelios is a small fishing village, very small maybe more of a cove with a scattering of dwellings and small B+Bs scattered about. Might be nice to spend time and eat in a different restaurant each day. A small sandy/pebbly beach with a few shops for rations and snacks etc.

Lunch at Dennis Restaurant and Bar in Trapezaki. www.deniskefalonia.gr 


Dennis's Restaurant. Real Greek name.

We had been recommended this Taverna by Jannis when we hired the boat. "Avoid Lourdata" he said "It's full of Tourists." We smiled.

We  boarded our 115 Horse Power motor boat. With all seven on board there was still room for more. It was heavenly. Skimming across the waves, visiting all sorts of hidden coves, accessible only by boat. Swimming and snorkelling, diving off the boat. Great fun. 1630hrs and it was soon time to head back to port and the marina. We knew from experience that the late afternoon winds would pick up and with that the waves. The last ten minutes run into the marina caught us with the wind, now rising off our port beam. That and the waves starting to form was splashing all over those of us sat that side.

Evening meal at villa cold meats etc. No one could face more food after our long leisurely lunch at Dennis's. If your passing on your yacht, moor up and try the Swordfish Steak. I did it was great.