On June 10th a new family member arrived at our home…meet Laika the Greek Shepherd! Laika is about 15 months old and had been previously looked after by a very kind man who does a …
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I’ve spent many hours enjoying the peace and quiet on my land during the lockdown period and trying to identify the things I’ve seen! Usually I’m out and about in the valley walking, or further …
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February 28th 2020 was the last time we went out with our friends. We drove to Argostoli for drinks and dinner. I remember the date well because it was a birthday celebration which coincided with …
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A wonderful experience of local culture! During her week’s visit to Kefalonia we took my mother-in-law Claire to the celebrations of Saint Gerassimos on 20th October. It was a beautifully sunny and hot day and …
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After a few days of improved winter weather and a late night phone call we found ourselves at Argostoli harbour aboard the fishing vessel Melissa ready to motor up the Paliki coast. Captain Simos had …
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To celebrate the start of spring we decided to venture out and participate in the event “Good France” – the worlds largest French dinner held on 21st March 2019. This international event began in 2015 …
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Anna, Yiannis & I decided to make the most of a beautiful sunny October afternoon by driving to Porto Atheras for a short walk and a swim. We began by parking up at the top …
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Did you ever hear the cries of ‘gavros, kolios, fresca fresca!’ or ‘karpouzi! karpouzi!’ or the sound of air horns blasting out through the villages? Many people rely on the trucks, vans and sometimes tractors …
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Everyday my dog Ted and I take several walks together. Without doubt my favourite walk is our first, early morning stroll along the seaside at Karavomylos. We start out from home which is very close …
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by Sarah O. If you don’t know, Saristra Festival is a 3 day arts and music festival held in the abandoned village of Old Vlachata near to Sami. It’s been held annually (missing just one …
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Cave of the Nymphs (Melissani Cave) – Karavomylos, Sami Travel to a mythical and magical world and into the subterranean treasure that is Melissani Cave. Surrounded by thick forestry, descend into the ‘cave of the …
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Looking for something a little different? Kefalonia is an island of huge contrast and there’s no shortage of alternative things to do. Here are 3 ideas to start… Go Stargazing! Kefalonia can be fantastically dark …