Days 39 and 40

(Dan’s comments are italicized)

• Tram to Metro
• Metro to Naples train station
• Train to Caserta
• Train to Brindisi
• Bus to port
• Ferry to Corfu
• By foot to old town Kerkira

What a day! It took 24 hours from leaving our Airbnb in Naples to getting to our Airbnb in Corfu! But we’re in Greece, one of my favorite places and where I always went to heal from what life threw at me.

Saying goodbye to Naples was sad as it has been a great base for us to go to the places that interest us. We’d figured out the trains and trams and buses and had become very proficient at getting around effortlessly. When I say ‘we’, I mean Dan as I can only read a map if it’s facing the same way I’m facing!

Armed with enough snacks for a small army, we were up to this travel challenge. And I must say we did well. Something we’ve found during this trip is that the little things you do for others are returned almost immediately. For instance, I spontaneously grabbed a woman’s heavy suitcase and carried down the steps for her. then, while we were standing outside the train station contemplating how to get to the ferry boat, she popped up and arranged the ride for us to get there, and for CHEAP! We’re often lucky in that way.

I’ve spent countless hours on ferries island hopping in Greece. But the ferries have changed in 38 years, as has my financial means. In the old days, I bought the cheapest ticket and lay down outside on the ferry floor to try to sleep. Last night, we traveled business class…

…though it was still hard on these old bones (and my slightly younger ones). Walking the last 1 1/2 miles was difficult, but we did it (as we’re too frugal to blow money on a taxi 😂)

After a brief nap (and an equally brief storm), we walked slowly around the old town to get our bearings.

Boats seemed to be my thing today…it’s remarkable that I’m even functioning as I’m so tired!

As we were having lunch, we heard some music and a bridal procession walked past the square. It was a nice welcome to Greece 💖

Despite our excitement about having successfully navigated to Greece without a hitch, We were exhausted and retired early. We kind of know what we want to do tomorrow, but we will plan that in the morning. Such is the life of backpacking.