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Spot the owl

Spot the owl


I'm definitely never going to make a wildlife photographer, but believe me, on the lower branch on the left of the olive tree is an owl.

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Mimosa

Mimosa


I always reckon that January is the most miserable month here in Corfu, we seem to enter the greyest, dreariest time of the year. 

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The aftermath of Christmas

The aftermath of Christmas


Just off to the kitchen to create something new with left-over turkey. The price to pay for having got one of our sons to bring an extra large one from the UK in their suitcase!

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Christmas Lights

Christmas Lights


It's that time of year again, and I know I have blogged about this before, but it's only when it actually happens that I remember that I really must try to solve the problem.What am I on about? 

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Corfu. Is the North West the new North East?

Corfu. Is the North West the new North East?


According to our local informants the north west is on the up and up! New design-oriented bars and tavernas are opening up in Arillas and the neighbouring villages and resorts, and up-market clientele are booking villas overlooking the sunset for their Corfu holidays.

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This makes it all worthwhile!

This makes it all worthwhile!


We have been moaning about the rain for the last couple of weeks (funny how we have already forgotten the wonderful late October/early November days) but today everything has turned around yet again. 

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The Sunny South

The Sunny South


We have been getting more enquiries than ever before about property in the south of Corfu. As Diana, our resident "southerner", will tell you, there are many advantages to the gentler, quieter south of the island. 

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