Hi all, had a crazy last 2 weeks - the wind dropped in Greece and the sun stayed away so we decided to pack up a bit earlier than planned and go and see Croatia. We got the Ferry from Igoumenitsa, Greece to Bari in Italy, then from Bari to Dubrovnik, Croatia. Had a lovely day going around Dubrovnik town - famous for it's City walls and harbour side. Apparently it was shelled heavily during the conflicts in the last 20 years but we didn't see much evidence of it ...

Hi all, back in the UK now and it's raining - went for a walk in the Gloucestershire country side this morning and got soaked! Steve is still in Greece whilst I pop home for my sisters wedding on Saturday and then Nicky's hen weekend the week after. In 1 month away this is what I've missed most: - Curry, Marks & Spencers, Tescos (convenience), sausages, water out a tap, decent white wine, sitting in our garden, walks along the Thames, Innocent smoothies, ...

Here is what the Club Vass website says about the place we're going in Greece: "Vassiliki is a traditional fishing village, located at the Southern-most tip of the beautiful island of Lefkas. It overlooks Kephallonia (of Captain Corelli fame) and is part of the Ionian group of islands in the north-west of Greece. Due to the extraordinary local wind phenomenon, Vassiliki has become a world famous windsurfing destination. But it has managed to retain its un...

10 working days to go and counting! Steve has Gary at home today sorting out maintenance and locks on humphrey. I'm at work booking travel insurance, sorting out a new bank account and redirecting post - it's all go. Spent yesterday cleaning the oven! Whoever said grab a backpack and go never had a life to unravel first! Tired today and just keep thinking about a cold beer on the beach in Vass' - bring it on!