San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu

The sunset is currenty not open......not sure if/when it will this year

Well, as one first time visitor to San Stef remarked to us today...it's been 4 seasons in 1 day!
The morning started off quite bright, and warmer than yesterday. 
Lunchtime/early afternoon saw thunder, lightening, and amazingly heavy rain. 
After this the sky cleared, the sun came out, and it was lovely. 
Followed by unfortunately more rain tonight, and a drop in temperature 

Hopefully the weather will improve soon. In the meantime nearly all shops are now open, so lots of nice things to browse at when the weathers not at its best.
As you work your way round the village there is the olive wood shop on the road in from Arillas, then on towards the beach where you'll find Vasia, Terezas, Pele & Maria, and Taste of Life gift shops, before you reach Crystal Daisy gifts, and Perdita Glass by the beach.
Come along past Thomas Bay, and you have a choice of Elizabeth jewellery and bags, Hippopots ceramics, more jewellery at Sparkles, next to Glass slipper gifts. Include the 4 supermarkets, and theres plenty of shopping to keep you occupied on the not so beachy days 

Oh dear, I spoke too soon about summer arriving.....today has unfortunately been a wet one
Unusual for May, but hopefully won't last too long!
There were quite a few people braving the weather this morning, but by this evening it was a little quieter after a downpour at about 5pm.
But there were still people enjoying a drink in Barras, and the first customers for Beachcombers for 2014 were already seated just 10 minutes after their opening tonight.
Disappointing weather for everyone today, but there is still plenty of good food, good beer, and friendly welcomes here in San Stef come rain or shine 

Today sees a slightly overcast day, but when the sun breaks through it is HOT!
We're all waiting for the clouds to disappear for the summer, and hopefully they will oblige soon.
The village has really come alive now...scooters and quads all out at Spiros and Pegasus, all the supermarkets are open, and all signage, and tables and chairs are out at Mediterranean Village, Zorbas, Barras, El Greco, Silver Star, Two Stars, Little Prince, Kamini Bar, Silver Moon, and Yiannis, plus Town Pizza, Tasty Corner, and Manthos are now open.
Summer Dreams were doing a big cutting back of their pam trees this morning, so will probably soon be open too.

Lots of vehicles coming and going, delivering all the goodies required for the openings that will be happening tomorrow!

This afternoon saw the May Day party at the Arillas brewery, just at the top of the hill between the 2 villages. A little bit of a practice run for the main beer festival to be held in October, it was a nice afternoon, with souvlaki and sausage at 1.50euro each, plus FREE BEER! Add to that a local (ex-pat) band to listen to, and a good time was being had by the nice mix of Greeks, Brits, Germans etc that were there. We really should have been doing the last minute finishing touches to our shop, but hey, it was our last day off til October!   

Morning all,
Woodman, I wouldn't worry to much, the long range is not always correct, and you will still be in San stef, whatever the weather!
Yesterday was wet and dull, until mid afternoon when the sun reappeared, and today is gloriously sunny, just a little breezy.
So, work has stopped again at the old Chinese, so who knows if anyone is opening there!
Mediterranean village are busy cleaning, and Spiro is polishing all his quads and scooters.
Velantis and Dora are at San Stefano car hire this morning, getting set up, and tsaros cars are all gleaming ready for use, and their pool has just been re filled.
So much going on.....to quote Nikos at Athens bar, we all need to open to have a rest!!

Just briefly on line, so a quick update......I so need my own internet!
Anyway, it may be Sunday, but we are still working, getting ready for next weekend, when I think many will be open.
Shane was at zest for life today, cleaning all his crockery, and Olga's travel was setting up.
All tables and chairs are in place in two stars, and the sound of Strummer's and pressure washers fill the air.
A slightly overcast morning has given way to a gorgeous sunny hot afternoon.....summers here!

Thanks Lesley, must say the dog is glad its stopped now!
Sorry folks for missing yesterdays update...we have just moved, and are awaiting our internet connection. So this update comes courtesy of three w internet bar....any excuse for a beer eh!
Well, yesterday was still pretty quiet, post easter, then today it was like everyone was out!
First people we saw today was Niko from Ozzy oil,and Shane of zest for life, both back from oz, and busy on the gardening at ozzys. Sandra, Kerry, and the rest of the family will be following in June.
Spiro and Ari's, our neighbors at spiro bikes were around, also doing the gardening, pruning all the trees and shrubs where they keep the bikes and quads.
Lots of painting happening at Athens bar and silver moon, and cleaning at aspa supermarket, an summer dreams bar.
And,as for ourselves, lots of sorting stock and trying to find homes for everything!
Will try and post daily, depends on how often I can sneak to three w for a beer, although hopefully we will have our own connection soon!

Easter Sunday in San Stefanos, and all was quiet, no work happening today, and quite right too!

Lamb was roasting on the spit by Town Pizza, and smelt delicious. On our drive down from Arillas, there was a lovely aroma filling the air....Happy Easter everyone.