San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu

Bristle Boy - some years ago Gillie and I were in Stoupa and we went for supper in a taverna overlooking the sea. We picked a table on the edge. There was a boat moored below and the diesel had spilled. The smell was very strong. There were very few people in the place and we moved to a table in the middle, quite a long way from the only other couple.

Towards the end of the evening, one of the two diners (shaved head, piggy eyes) came over and said that our smoking had ruined their evening. I pointed out that (a) we were quite a long way from them (b) there was a jerry-can leaking diesel and that was what had tainted everyone's supper. He threatened to throw me on the rocks twenty feet below. I told him to go and do something proverbial to himself.

As he was grabbing me the staff rushed over and restrained him - profoundly puzzled by this - as most Greeks are - shouting "It's outside!!!"

Quite right - ask people politely not to do what they are perfectly entitled to do. Very politely. Remember that this is a request, not a legal requirement.

I think Tony and Linda will testify that when asked if they minded us smoking, and they said please don't, we did not. We didn't complain. The company was more important than the cigarette.

 If I can move, so can you. Somewhat depends upon who sat down first.

When I saw her, her vision was fine!

Nafiska has a no-smoking area. If they choose to sit next to you, that's frankly stupid.

That's two good reviews I've had this week! 

The old flannel nappies were useful when travelling. I once smuggled a new camera through the Tanzania/Zambia border sealed in a bag at the bottom of a plastic nappy bucket filled with dirty nappies with the lid on. This had been in the car boot for four days in temperatures in the 90s. You can imagine what it was like when the customs officer opened the lid! He did not investigate any further!!!

How shocking! There could have been children around.

Among other things, farting produces methane. I think farting al fresco should be banned. I've had several evenings ruined by people at surrounding tables breaking wind.

Useful info if Gillie chucks me out!

The beer from the local brewery is excellent. They brew lighter and heavier ales, all delicious. They're more expensive than Mythos etc, but those proponents of DIY holidays to support the local economy should drink nothing else!