Paxos to Marina Gouvia, Corfu17 June

Today we leave the lovely island of Paxos after two wonderful days and head for Corfu, Marina Gouvina.

Yesterday evening a yacht with a group of Russians or Ukranians came in next to us. Gave us some amusement to watch the very cool guy in his speedos and a Russian captains cap taking care of the anchor. His mates were flustering about getting into the berth but he just kept his cool and his pose! Later a group of Norwegians docked next to us and were most impressed that we have a Norwegian boat.

Leaving Gaios. Beautiful old houses in need of some repair. Apparently the French influence.

Nearing the island of Corfu from the south. Interesting history. The Ottomans never managed to take it, even after three attempts.

Approaching the town of Corfu.

Carl would like to have this villa. I wonder who will do the housekeeping?

The castle.

Another view of the castle. Four enormous cruise ships were visiting Corfu. 

And a close-up.

Lovely old buildings in the town.

Through the whole of Greece I have being trying to snap a photo of an orthodox priest, but have not managed until today. Even this is not so good but the best I could do. They seem very approachable and friendly. We saw them the first time in Alexandroupolus, where two priests joined a party at the restaurant where we were. And they really enjoyed the suckling pig they were served. They are very visible in their special clothes and headwear. 

A cricket match right in the middle of the town. Apparently both cricket and croquet is played here. Corfu was British for many years. And today is very popular amongst British tourists.

Some Google information. The Ionian islands were under Venetian rule for 4 centuries, until they came under French rule in 1797, thereafter British from 1815 till 1864. In 1864 Britain donated the Ionian islands to the new king of Greece.