Alma at Kassiopi with Albania in the background

4th July

A quiet lazy week, visited Kassiopi, a lovely little port on north of island with remains of a Venetian fort above the town (in older times control of Corfu meant control of the Adriatic). Unfortunately the town is now totally swamped by tourism - every single building is a bar or restaurant or touristy shop. Pity but still a nice stop for a couple of days.
Back in Gouvia Marina last night to see a band play in nearby village - lead guitarist was with Cockney Rebel (Come up and see me sometime - make me smile) - and evening was really excellent - (lots of classic oldies, songs as well as some of the audience)

Today will need to dive under boat to check bow thruster - unfortunately it let us down just as we were trying to berth stern to yesterday in a strong cross wind - not one of our better attempts at mooring! On the plus side, the repair to main halyard seems so far to be a success and we had full main up yesterday which was quite exhilarating as we had 22-24 knots on a close reach - Alma at her best!!

Have a great week, all the best Helen and Iain.