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Friday, 15 July 2022… My original plan was to stay 3 nights in Lefkada, however, when I found out last week that there wasn’t a bus on Thursdays from Igoumenitsa, that is when I rearranged things so that yesterday I could take the weekly bus to Liá, stay an extra night in Igoumenitsa, then travel on to Lefkada today for a shorter stay.

Leaving Igoumenitsa at 11.45 hours, the two hour journey seemed to take no time at all as I found myself sitting next to Jean-Marie, a kindred spirit from Belgium. On arrival in Lefkada, went our separate ways as I hopped into a taxi to take me to Ionian Breeze Studios. Thinking I had booked a fairly central location, I questioned the driver as we seemed to be heading further out of town. He was right, I was wrong… a nice place in Frini, a rather affluent suburb with many large villas and resort style accommodation, close to Agios Ioannis beach.

So with limited time here, lack of energy and the location more remote than I would have wished for, made the decision to not even attempt to see more of the island (joined to the mainland via causeway). Checked out the beach… very popular with windsurfers and kite surfers and decided tomorrow I’ll spend most of the day there.

Saturday, 16 July 2022… With today’s forecast high in Lefkada being 37°C, I was out walking early, covering quite a distance along Agios Ioannis beach before returning as far as Varkó Beach Bar/Restaurant and there I stayed until well into the afternoon. Somewhat reluctantly paid my E10 for two sunbeds and an umbrella, however, I was very comfortable and the amount of time spent there kind of made it worthwhile. Being able to order yoghurt, fruit and honey for lunch which they delivered to me on the beach was rather nice too.

Tomorrow morning I’ll take a taxi back to the Bus Station. I have a ticket for the Athens bus departing at 09.30 hours, however, I will get off in Rio… from there on everything is a wait and see. I know I have then to get to Patras, then Pyrgos, then Kyllini and from Kyllini I have a ticket for the 21.30 hours ferry to Zakynthos but I’m hoping with a bit of luck I might be there in time for an earlier sailing 😉

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