Back in Kefalonia

We have been back on the island now for two weeks, after a long trek from the Dordogne. Springtime is in full swing and the island is a blaze of colour from the wild flowers growing everywhere.

 

We have had a great week with Chris, Lin, Roger and Julie who came out to visit us from Ringwood. We showed them all around the island, and have swam, snorkelled or bobbed about on lilos every day on various favourite beaches.

We also found a fantastic new restaurant on Trapezaki Beach where we enjoyed dinner and lunch.

 

 

 

I chose cuttlefish and squid ink risotto because I'd never eaten either before. It was delicious, even though it looked unusual and I had to endure the comments about my meal looking like it was cooked in sump oil!!

Also enjoyed visiting Myrtos Beach, Assos  and Fiskardo again, and watching the turtles swimming in the harbour at Argostoli.

 

( Photos courtesy of the lovely Julie Jones! ) Thanks Julie.

Italy

We 've been driving east through the Auvergne district, past all the volcanoes, then up into the Alps. We've found some nice places to stop overnight, especially in the mountains. Once we'd crossed through into Italy we stayed for a couple of days in Bardonecchia. There was still plenty of snow on the mountains.
We had some fun taking the car off-road up some mountain tracks heading for the lake in Rochermolles.

Also had some lovely walks along the mountain paths. It was hot and sunny, and interesting to see the ski resorts in summer.

We have now crossed Italy and are ready to get on the ferry to Greece tomorrow from Ancona.