Day 20 - 24 hours of travel
Man did I stink after this day. Up at the crack of dawn, leaving Rome for the ferry to the greek island of Corfu. Arrived at the port at 7pm, ferry left about 10pm, arrived at Corfu about 6am. Slept on the floor of the ferry. No change of clothes. Need I say more ...
Day 21 - Death by tzatziki (for my cold at least)
Contiki seems to have a non-stop policy because no sooner had we docked in Corfu than we were (after a quick shower thank God) back out on the water. This time on the infamous "George's Boat". A reasonably sized engine powered, sail boat looking vehicle (gimme a break, I'm not overly nautically minded) with the craziest but coolest 60-something Greek captain at the helm. Spent the day on beaches and jumping off the side of the boat into water that was both the perfect temperature and colour. Lunch was plucked from George's garden and featured the most lethal tzatziki I've ever tasted (a nose clearer for sure!). George had a habit of yelling "come get your food, it's good for your sex life" every time grub was up and "get off the boat NOW" every time it stopped! By the end of the day I'd finaly achieved some semblence of a tan and was covered in a crust of salt... mmm mmm
Day 22 - Finally some free time
The first sleep in of the tour and a whole free day to ourselves. The highlight - stumbling across a bakery in town where I scored a whole bag of deliciously crumbly greek cookies for one euro!!! Spent the avo by the pool (bliss, its STINKING hot here) and then off for an extravaganza of greek food, dancing, singing, clapping (so much clapping), stepping on people's feet and plate smashing that night.
Day 23 - Toga it up
Another free day - more time by the pool and a little beach across the road. It's pebbles here but they're small enough to not hurt too much. Crossed the road to a little taverna for lunch and was so worth it. Lightly fried calamari, fresh salad, slightly less lethal tzatziki and the crustiest but softest brown bread I've ever had (right up your alley Mum). And talk about absolute waterfront location, waves lapping at the pilons under the deck. Toga party tonight - everyone at the Contiki resort is given a white sheet and has to somehow fashion a toga. This afternoon's mission - find a shop that sells nappy pins :P
Observations: Greek mosquitos are the only ones to bite me so far... Some greek food is actually better at Estia's (but only some). Garlic breath is ok if everyone has it.
Mini victories: Finding free wifi at the taverna across the road when they're charing about $6 an hour at the resort.
