San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu

Hi everyone, arrived in san step this morning, no one else about. Loads to report, will give a full update later. Weather is good hazy sun and 27c. Back later! Andy

Another warm sunny day today with a light breeze, the temperature is a good 5c above average reaching 27c this afternoon, the forecast is for similar weather for the next 10 days. Coming in October is however a risk and i have known several Octobers that saw a lot more rain than sun, my advice is go at the same time as Jimbo, the sun follows him around! Andy

Hi Lesley,

What a nice story, it reminds me of an evening last year when Gill and I were at a back street Taverna in Corfu Town when some young Greeks suddenly got out a Bouzouki and started singing lovely Greek songs.

It didnt matter that we couldnt understand the words it created a lovely atmosphere and it was great to see Greek youngsters enjoying traditional Greek music and songs.

Impromtu Greek nights like that are what makes the country so special.

Andy

Starter - hard one, too many to choose from - that's why we often make a meze from a selection of starters instead of having a large main meal!
Main course - Bom Bom Lamb - Little Prince
Dessert- don't bother - have had too many carafes of wine by then, although I'm sure it evaporates in the heat.

The pound is on the slide this week, Thomas Cook has dropped 2 cents to 1.18 so I changed mine with the Post Office and got exactly 1.20.

O.K. it might go up but I couldnt afford the risk of it dropping further.

1.20 is still good compared to the last few years but if the Euro crises does ease then the rate could nose dive quickly.

Andy

Andy -me thinks you are one of those people who KNOW when to book!

Hi Debra,

The weather is a bit of a hobby of mine so I usually know what the weather will be like in Corfu up to 10 days out.

However, I dont always get it right!

Andy

Today, Sunday the weather is cool and thundery in Corfu and only 18c! This compares to 26c-28c over most parts of the UK.

This was definantly one weekend to stay at home!!

If you are in Corfu dont worry, it will be much better tomorrow.

Andy

Hi everyone,

Its another lovely morning here and its already 22c.

Although we have only come for 3 days it seems longer than that probably because we come to San Stef so often.

We put the weekend together by flying out from Birmingham with Thomsons (£75each) and back with Thomas Cook  (£25 each!), these prices were well below those for Easyjet or Ryan Air and the flight times are great.

We booked the Tsaros through Thomsons and paid £33 for a two bedroom apartment, that works out at £5.50 a day each, remarkable good value.

Its aleways worth checking Thomson/Thomas Cook flight prices because at short notice they are often cheaper than Easyjet etc.

To get to San Stef we hire a car through Corfu Value Plus, it was £60 and even after we put petrol in that works out £30 cheaper than booking a taxi and you have a car for the weekend!

Other news, the Sunset Bar is open despite what I heard, the Olga is having a face lift and the Delphino Blue still isnt finished. The Havana Bar has also had a facelift and looks very smart.

We went to the Athina Pool yesterday and was greeted with big smiles and handshakes by George, I have never seen him so cheerful!

We are finding that our money is going much further because of the exchange rate so San Stef is really good value this year, Taverna prices are very good but supermarkets are still expensive.

Half Term will be expensive but Thomsons are now selling a week at the Theresas in late June for just £275 including breakfast and transfers, that really is fantastic value so why anyone would want to book a souless All Inclusive resort is beyound me.

Anyway, off to Arillas now to walk off the excess alcohol following last nights binge drinking at the Little Prince!

Yammas!

Andy