Final Destination... ?

Got into Corfu at 630am May 22. Had been travelling 30 odd hours, getting stupidly drunk and trying our new magic word (backgammon!) on ever customs officer we saw. After we made it to Athens, arrived at the Hotel Aphrodite to stay a night but were promptly informed that the bus to Corfu was leaving in 15 minutes. Scrambling some cash together we hopped on board with just 3 other Canadians and took the 10 hr ride/ferry to the island. The ferry leaving Athens docks beside the most gorgeous bridge I've seen. (pics later)

Roll into Corfu, the Pink Palace, which is as beautiful and large property built into a mountain, overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. An unbelievable scene that has to be experienced, rather than described (again pics later) The mirthful night manager David prompted poured us horrid Ouzo shots and outlined the various activities, before we - being Trev, Mark from Calgary, and I decided to hit the beach for some pre-sun up snorkeling.

Later on we rented kayaks and went out towards the small miniisland about 4km off the point, the sea is a crystal blue that turns almost turquoise, and is so transparent you can see the bottom out in deep water. After reaching the mini-island, we snorkled around, chasing schools of fish and picking sea anemone, then kayaked further along the coast looking for reputed underwater caves. Although we didn't find the caves, we did find a reef which led to a steep cliff that begged to be climbed. After Trevor jumped off a sheer 40ft ledge, Mark and I had to share the experience - this being the part where I admit that I basically cant swim and have never even dove into a swimming pool. After a short but sketchy little climb, Mark followed Trev off the precipice and I rounded out the pack.

However, I managed to lose my balance in the air and hit the water ass-first, in a L position that wasn't too comfortable. After absorbing some 'ass' cracks from the guys about all of Corfu hearing my landing, we explored for a bit longer before returning to the beach. The guys all burned like lobsters, so we had a pretty chill night - but I dont knwo about working here, the employees work 7 days a week, 10 hrs/day for 1 euro an hour. Food and board incl. erghg.

It seems like Paradise so far except with too many North Americans, its basically spring break... so last night on a whim I bought a ticket from Geneva to London, now instead of staying here forever I'll leave on Sunday on the ferry to Brindisi, Italy hopefully hook up with Carola in Bern then stay with Darius in Lausanne.. So there's more countries to come.

Today was chill again, since a busload of people just left - besides a bunch of douchebags from Burnaby who keep trying to fight everyone, all the people are cool as hell. How can you not be happy with hot, sunny weather, an unparalleled view, and all the facilities at your disposal? The guys have been busy kicking game, in between we went ATVing today, which was amazing.

Although the dirt roads kill your eyes, it was definitely worth it, flying down the mountainside at 50km on an easily toppling vehicle with oncoming traffic rushing past, overlooking the most gorgeous greenblue water on the edge of a village? Got videos of that too.

Anyways it should be a bit busier tonight, but Im not sure fi I can get the proper attire for the cross-dressing party.