The Island of Corfu, Greece was the final destination of my 12 night Royal Caribbean Mediterranean cruise. I spent the day shopping! Actually, I’d only bought a few things up until this point…so I made up for lost time. Most likely–compared to many women, I didn’t do much damage.
There was no sign of the civil unrest that had been publicized recently (this cruise was in June 2010). I ran into a couple I had met on the ship and had lunch with them. They were with a few of the cruise ship employees…one of whom was the Director of Entertainment on board.
I had an authentic Gyros and it was delicious. And of course some Ouzo!
This photo is early in the morning as the shop keepers were preparing for the day…
Photos of life in Corfu…
As I walked around the old town section of Corfu, I paid a small entrance fee to enter the old citadel…Palaio Frourio. I didn’t tour the new citadel, which is called the Neo Frourio.
This was a view from within the Citadel’s walls.
These little local boys were sooo cute!!
The next two days were spent at sea cruising back to Barcelona. It was quite an adjustment after the long days of walking and sight-seeing! I almost felt bored, after rushing for almost three weeks, but there were always people to talk to. I love to read…but for some reason I wasn’t in the mood on this trip and I also didn’t feel like sun bathing…I’d already had too much!
After disembarking in Barcelona, with luggage in tow, we made our way to the train station. I have a “Heys” suitcase that when empty, only weighs 3 lbs. It has held up nicely through 10 trips in the past 2-3 years.
On the train to the main train station in Barcelona, a girl in her 20′s got on and had a wire hanger with a paper mache banana that she hung from a handlebar on the train. She also had a stuffed animal and a small step stool. She stepped onto the stool and in Spanish, began belting out–what seemed to be a dramatic play or story, to the passengers on the train. The other passengers seemed to be ignoring her. I caught the eye of a fellow passenger and she smiled at me. Since I don’t understand Spanish…I didn’t know what she was saying. I wondered if she was practicing for a class in school…perhaps a drama student…or if it was political in nature. But, at the end she walked around with a hat for money and a couple of men gave her a few coins. We had encountered musicians on a few of the other train or subway rides. I like being surprised…not knowing what type of entertainment could be around the corner!
We boarded our three hour reserved train ride to Madrid and were picked up by the free shuttle bus from the Hilton Hotel by the airport, where we stayed for the night before heading home the following day!
Thanks for reading and I hope you enjoyed your trip through Europe with me!
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Thank you for this amazing post. I’ve been wanting to travel to Greece for years.
I’m glad you enjoyed it! Thank you and hope you get to go to Greece soon!
Me too!
I love Your photos! One of my favorite alcoholic drinks is Ouzo. At this moment I have 7 bottles of it. I love it due to its flavor, but also due to that because it can be blended with water and that means fewer calories.
Thank you so much! Good thinking about the blending!
Love it! We’ve been there, too! The Greek Islands are amazing!
Corfu was the only place I’ve been to in Greece so far.
Loved the scene of the 20 something girl reciting/performing. No pictures, but that was a wonderful vignette. As always, great post, Sherry.
Thanks Georgette!!
Aside from the entetainment, Barcelona’s underground trains have some of the most practised pickpockets anywhere in the world, my friend had his wallet stolen and didn’t even know it was gone until he went to look for his ticket
That would be a shock!!
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Oh it’s years since I was on Corfu. Such a nice trip back in time, thank you.
You’re welcome…and thanks for visiting!
Another great post!
Thank you very much!
Yes, I enjoyed your travel tales throughout Europe! I’m looking forward to hearing about future trips!!
Elisa
Thanks Elisa! I just booked a trip camping through 5 countries in Africa…I’m feeling adventurous!! I’ll blog about it soon! I’m excited…can you tell?
A wonderful post, wish I could visit. All the photographs are so inviting! Beautiful.
Thank you so much!
My pleasure.
Corfu looks wonderful … and thanks for sharing your journey.
Thanks Frank!
Nice! Greece seems so clean in your pictures and probably lots of steps.
Yes…it was very clean in Corfu. I’m sure just like anywhere, there are places that aren’t as clean.
Hi,
Love the markets, but I would hate to be there if there was a crowd doesn’t seem to be much room on the lane in the middle.
Beautiful scenery, and your right the boys are cute.
I have very much enjoyed travelling with you through Europe, I have never been so I did enjoy all the photos and the explanations a great deal. Thank You very much for sharing these fantastic trips.
You are very welcome Margaret! I’m so glad you came along!
Beautiful photos – …. Greece is should great object for the camera – with all the colors and people. Fantastic place, Greece did a post about my 3 months in Athens – http://mygulitypleasures.wordpress.com/2012/03/10/coca-cola-mad-men-magical-nights-and-carnations/ – welcome to my experience.
sorry – Greece is such a great object – my fingers quicker then my head.
Thanks!!
I love the textures of the streets. This was a great adventure. Thanks for sharing.
You’re very welcome Michelle…thank you for following along!
Thanks for the tour. You certainly took a lot of good pictures. That makes the trip enjoyable all over again when you revisit it through photos.
Yes…I obviously love photos!!
This brings back a lot of good memories
I’m so glad!!
You take some really lovely pictures!
Thanks Kari Anne…you’re very sweet!