Corfu Town

We caught the local service bus to Corfu Town, otherwise known as Kerkyra.

But first, yet another morning shot!

On arrival it wasn't too busy but there was a nice bustle.

La Spianiáda, based on La Rue de Rivoli in Paris.

Lord Frédéric Adam who built an aquaduct providing fresh water for the people of Corfu Town.

The Orthodox Church...

...right by the statue of Count Von Der Schulenburg who defended Corfu from the Turks in the 18th century...

...and the entrance to the 'old' fortress.

A look down to Faliraki Beach

Corfu port...

...and an eyeful boat taking tourists on a trip.

This time the 'new' fort...

...before visiting the synagogue.

There were many Jews in Corfu before WWII, sadly thousands were deported to concentration camps.

To finish we all liked the look of this house near the bus station. I reckon there was a little bit of work to be done!

Sfakera

Also on our way to Sfakera...

...we saw a small shrine by the roadside...

...and a field full of wild cyclamen.

Some kindly positioned seats on the steps to the top...

...but someone's lagging behind...

...while others took the long way round.

Made it...

...and the view was amazing.

The only way is down...

...with some wonderful barbary figs

Sadly the church was locked so we couldn't visit...

...but we could manage a beer at the local hostelry...

...avoiding a fresh bout of rain.

A dull day

 We got up to a damp start.

There won't be much eating & drinking outside today!

The weather was threatening but the views were still superb.

Tine & I walked along the beach to Ákra Róda...

...as far as we could go!

The weather was brighter in the afternoon so we set off for Sfakera, a small village just above Róda (and the birthplace of our hosts).

Along the way there were many examples of Mediterranean produce.

I wonder how old this olive tree was

Grapes for the local wine

Pomegranate...

...grapefruit...

...and limes.

A citric paradise!

Merry Christmas 2025

We're celebrating Christmas in La Tranche this year so it will be a quiet one (until Nadine, Simon & the two monsters arrive on Sunday)!

The tree is its usual position, awaiting Father Christmas's delivery.

Tine has been very creative making her own wreath.

Even the bus stop's getting in on the action.

The covered market becomes a children's paradise all through the holidays with lots of activities.

Meanwhile near to us look who's back...

...and after a very windy night (or one too many sherries?)

La Tranche main streets have the usual illuminations...

...but I loved this jolly Santa at one of the clothes shops!

The main square looks very spartan...

...but better after dark.

Tine & your faithful blogger being framed...

...and Queen Martine on her thrown.

Merry Christmas to all my followers!