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Footballers, Ferries and Fish in Makarska

KRVAVICA. Sleep in until 8am after yesterday's early start. On my way to the toilet block, I'm accosted by a woman speaking German. She...

A Generous Race (Once You Clear Customs)!

KRVAVICA. The ferry loudspeaker wakes us abruptly at 6:45 am. We disembark at 8am. Unlike previous ferries, we have to clear passport...

In Search of Ice Cream

ANCONA. We rest up until 9am then decide to go to 10am mass. Afterwards, we look around the church, including the three sides of the...

Landlocked in Loreto.

LORETO, ITALY. Not a good night's sleep. The ship's motors caused the sunlight blinds to rattle. Still, on a 17 hour sailing we did not...

Goodbye to Greece

IGOUMENITSA. A slow day as we await the ferry just before midnight. We spend the morning at the campsite puttering about. The port is...

A Free Fish Fix.

PLATARIA. Awoken by the local church bells at 7:30. Bizarrely, they also rang at 8:10 & 8:40. No chance of a lie-in. The campsite is only...

Saved by Sivota

SIVOTA. Off to Parga by 9:30. The Relationship Manager at the Natwest recommended the village. A final look at the river in case the...

Gee Gees in Gliki or a Sandal Sails into the Underworld.

GLIKI. We decide to leave Bouka before breakfast, Rosie has seen a beach at Menidi. It's a great choice. The beach area is pedestrianised...

Meeting the Belgians in Bouka

BOUKA. On our final walk last night before bed, we watch a local fisherman land a fish which must have been 75 centimetres long....

Blighted by Binmen Strike & a Motorway.

DIAKOFTO. On the road by 9am, having breakfasted on a local cereal which tastes just like the cereal back home. We program the satnav to...

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