We have a three hour cruise from Paxi to Ithica. This Island is renowned as being the home of Ulysses from Homer's Iliad and Odyssey. we look at a couple of anchorages and decided on a great Harbour at Vathy (meaning deep). Most of the Island's towns were destroyed by the earthquake in 1953, and rebuilt in the Venetian style. The towns are colorful but not a lot of atmosphere. However, there are plenty of bars and restaurants lining the shore. The Island is ver...

We arrived in Corfu Greece to meet Randal Marsh who was flying in from Paris to join us with Marcus and Nora on our trip to Athens. The trip from Siracusa overnight,200 nautical miles, was on flat calm sea. It was very restful. We arrived at the island of Corfu just before lunch then immediately took off on our push bikes to explore and have a swim. The marina is one of the best Paul has been in, modern very good service, good and honest people. After lunch we ...