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G GREEK ISLANDS: CORFU AND ARGOSTOLIREEK ISLANDS: CORFU AND ARGOSTOLI


                                                                        s we sail across the smooth Ionian
                                                                        Sea toward the tip of Italy’s boot
                                                                A and on to Sicily, we find ourselves
                                                                enjoying our first  sea day. The busy past
                                                                few days have taken us to Corfu and
                                                                Argostoli, two Greek island ports that
                                                                offered a fascinating contrast amid shared
                                                                historical ties.
                                                                At Corfu’s bustling busy cruise terminal, we
                                                                docked alongside three other ships, a clear
                                                                testament to the island’s popularity. Corfu
                                                                is a top vacation destination, drawing
                                                                young crowds from all over Europe, much
                                                                like Fort Lauderdale does in the United
                                                                States. The shuttle dropped us off near Old
                                                                Town, just outside the historic fort and city
                                                                walls. From there, we wandered into a
                                                                maze of narrow streets lined with souvenir
                                                                shops and local restaurants, where the
                                                                energy was undeniable but unmistakably
                                                                touristy. As we moved deeper into the
                                                                town, the atmosphere shifted. Here, locals
                                                                went about their day, shopping, dining, and
                                                                chatting at outdoor cafés along wide, tree-
                                                                shaded avenues. While vibrant and lively,






































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