Today is Friday so it must be Corfu.

The classic holiday combination of endless sun, sea and sand make Corfu one of the most popular as well as one of the largest Greek Islands.

The capital, Corfu Town, is Greece’s largest ”living” medieval town home to cobblestone streets and alleyways, historic buildings, statues and fountains. We decided not to take an organised tour today so we went exploring on our own. The mid-morning temperatures were very pleasant so we were able to walk through most of the old town comfortably.

We found an almost deserted local bar and ordered some late morning coffee. No sooner than we had been served than a whole group of Brits from the ship arrived. For some reason they all started using their mobile phones to call home in loud cockney voices. We drank up and left them to it.

The highest point is the Venetian–built, Old Fortress. To get there you cross the bridge over the moat and then climb steadily to the top where there are panoramic views over Corfu Town. Whilst on the Fort we also visited the Greek chapel of St George where Prince Philip was christened.

Tonight we have been invited to have drinks with the captain and some senior engineers so “cheers” for now.