San Stefanos Online ~ North West Corfu

8 euros seems to be the going rate but speaking to friends in the Little Prince last night, Costas seems to be charging 7.50. Will be down on Thursday so we'll see then.

The mossies are extremely voracious at the moment and were very obvious at dinner at the LP last night. I was bitten three times the first night after stupidly forgetting to put on the spray They still got me twice the second night in spite of being covered in the stuff and a small bite to the forehead last night, the only bit of me not sprayed. As ever, Beryl has not been bitten. The wing commander in charge of the mosquito squadrons must be telling them to target the big ugly Scotsman, he's an easy target Anyway, we now need to buy more spray, perhaps taking a flamethrower to the reeds might also help!!!

We got our own back a bit last night, managing to kill a few at the table, one was trying to drink my Mythos, completely unforgiveable!

Woke this morning to a heavy rain shower followed from 08:00 on by a lengthy and spectacular thunderstorm. Could be on for most of the day clearing for tomorrow with a mini heatwave to start on Thursday. Been sunny and mid twenties since Thursday, no clouds until last night!

Walked up the cliff path from Arillas on Sunday, you do need to watch out for the stumps and roots on the new bit though.

Prices much on a par with last year. Noula's boat trips are up a couple of euros but food drink not moved much yet. Breakfasts all around 5 euros, one course glass of wine specials currently 7 euros, three courses for 9 euros. Large Mythos 2.50 as last year. Supermarket prices especially for dairy products still high but white loaf at the bakery was eighty cents yesterday, brown ninety. Prices at the chemist at Avliotes may be a bit of a shock if you need anything. Speaking to a couple of expats the other day, he has apprently not been paid for a year and has greatly increased prices to compensate.

Ice cream parlour opened on Saturday, tried for the first time, delicious! The new Chinese has looked very quiet so far but Little Prince busy as usual. Alex, Spiros and Thanassis are doing most of the dancing this year much to Dimitri's relief.

Can't tell you the price of car hire this year yet as I went into book a car with Valantis at San Stef car hire, got talking, booked the car for three days next week and forgot to ask the price! Some Scotsman I am I'll update next week!

Exchange rate has been 1.22/1.23 the last few days subject to commission.

Well folks, the sun's trying to break through although the rest of the day is forecast for thunder. Noula has a wedding at Waves this afternoon so hope it does improve.

Any Qs re anything I've not mentioned please ask and I'll do my best to answer.

Any news on the state of the cliff path to Arillas? It was very narrow in places last year and I wonder if it has survived the winter. We quite enjoy a couple of walks over to Arillas.

It is a great price, for 1st June, we're £1126, I know the weather will be ok but it's a big leap.

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Hi Hain

We have now been back to the Little Prince several times and are booked again for next June. You'll be well looked after as the others have said. We took a taxi from the airport this year for the first time and it took us just over 50 minutes, the transfer coach rolled in about 50 minutes after so well worth it. Very comfortable and no other stops! Dimitris or Mike at the Little Prince can arrange one for you or the great girls at San Stefanos Travel can book you one. Price in June this year was 55 euros, who knows for next year!

If you want to book any excursions, can thoroughly recommend San Stef Travel. You'll save a fair bit on Thomson's prices. Anyway, have a great time, I'm sure you'll enjoy everything about your stay.