We arrived in Corfu this morning. I got a bit of a late start because I forgot to change the time on my alarm clock. Then I had a flip-flop blowout about half a mile away from the port and had to turn back for a change of shoes. It is not easy to walk in broken flip-flops.
After getting my act together, I walked into old town Corfu, an area packed with tourist shops. It’s a cute little island but not too much to see. I went to the Palace of St. Michael & St. George. It was built in the early 1800s when Corfu was under British rule as the Governor’s official residence. Today it houses the Museum of Asian Art. Said museum is air conditioned so, of course, I checked it out.
From the back of the Palace, I got a good view of the walled ancient citadel. It was originally built by the Byzantines and expanded under the Venetians. Surrounded by a moat, the only way across was by a moveable bridge.
We’re heading towards Katakolon, Greece now and tomorrow I’m off to tour Ancient Olympia.
After getting my act together, I walked into old town Corfu, an area packed with tourist shops. It’s a cute little island but not too much to see. I went to the Palace of St. Michael & St. George. It was built in the early 1800s when Corfu was under British rule as the Governor’s official residence. Today it houses the Museum of Asian Art. Said museum is air conditioned so, of course, I checked it out. 
From the back of the Palace, I got a good view of the walled ancient citadel. It was originally built by the Byzantines and expanded under the Venetians. Surrounded by a moat, the only way across was by a moveable bridge.
We’re heading towards Katakolon, Greece now and tomorrow I’m off to tour Ancient Olympia. 
1 comment:
Moveable bridgge? That's like my worst nightmare! But looks like you're having fun! Thanks for the updates.
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