Well, the Durrell’s were no where to be found, but we enjoyed their little island just the same.

The island of Kerkyra has been dubbed Corfu, the name of its capital city, by the outside world.  Today it is a mountainous, resort-studded island off Greece’s northwest coast in the Ionian Sea.  However, it has spent years under Roman, Venetian, French and British rule before it was united with Greece in 1864.

A trip to Mon Repo Palace will land you just above Roman ruins of a church and their famous baths —

The remains of a 14th Century Church.

Excavated Roman Baths.

Mon Repo (my repose or rest) Palace is perhaps most noted today as the birthplace of Prince Phillip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II.  It is a small beautiful palace built in 1826 by the British Commissioner as an escape from the city of Corfu.  The grounds surrounding the palace are a peaceful park with wonderful views from the terraces.

Mon Repo Palace, the birthplace of England’s Prince Phillip.

A view from one of the palace’s bedrooms.

The guard cat on duty in the palace’s museum.

A fabulous respite just beyond Mon Repo is Kanoni.  Not a lot to do here, but the views are fantastic.  Sit on a terrace, order a coffee or hot chocolate with cream and enjoy the view of Mouse Island and the nunnery of Vlacherna.

Mouse Island which, according to our guide, has been in “every Greek movie ever made” 🥺

The town of Corfu is flanked by two imposing Venetian fortresses, features winding medieval passages, Grand Palaces and old churches.

Bell tower on the St. Spyridon Church.

The main thoroughfare between the old and new forts.

A wonderful lunch at Rex🌟🌟🌟🌟

Entrance to the old fort.

View of Corfu with the old fort in the background.

The new fort.

And, once again, time marches on and the ship is calling to depart.

E & G on their way again.