This is a very small working town. Kind of like Port Angeles would be if we had higher unemployment. Lots of men in their 50s (or so) sitting around the cafes drinking coffee. We found the ancient theater that dates from BCE, but there's not much there. They have fish everywhere and a fast WiFi. Finally able to get iced cappuccino.
Yesterday, after posting in Corfu, I went inside the church of St. Spyridon, the patron of Corfu. There were head scarves in a basket to borrow although thankfully, apparently not mandatory as it looked like a guaranteed case of head lice. After viewing the Saint, many people walked out and kissed the icons which were just poorly done pictures (I have been spoiled by the mosaics of Ravenna). Again, glad this wasn't mandatory. Also saw "Fish Spas" where clients sit with their feet in a trough of water and have fish nibble away the dead skin, and only 5 Euros! Again, I passed. One thing I did not pass on was the ubiquitous kumquat liquor. It is lovely with club soda as a spritzer.
Last night had dinner with 2 American women from Sonoma CA and a Brtish couple from Cornwall. He is a retired bookie. I have personally never known anyone in that line of work, so it was interesting .
Early return to the ship today.
Fish spa? Piranhas could liven things up. I'm enjoying following your adventures.
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