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Summer 2021 - Kefalonia and Ithaca - a late summer Greek Odyssey

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Our September 2021 trip to Greece was booked in the depth of winter when we needed something to look forward to after missing out on our Winter skiing. We opted for a Package Tour as it would be easier to cancel, or move, than our normal DIY trips. In July we added a second week to get better value from the expensive testing regime. It was good decision as we doubled the fun. The first week was to be in Kefalonia and the second week in Ithaka Fiskardo Kephalonia The Kalokeri Apartments, on the edge of town, was our Camp for the first week. Our Studio was on the top floor and had a stunning view from the balcony. We could see the boat people coming and going on their flotilla yachts and the sun rising from behind Ithaka. Wakey-wakey!  This was our first visit to Greece for 40 years. The Greeks were still using Drachma in those days but, conveniently for us, it seems to be a one to one exchange rate. What once cost a Drachma now costs a Euro!  Good Morning Fiskardo After an Easy...