I don't know if any members are thinking of travelling to Kefalonia this year but if you are you may like to look at the link below regarding the recent earthquakes. I haven't seen any reports on the UK TV although there is wide coverage of the disaster on the Greek channels. Thankfully, it seems there was no loss of life and the damage, whilst bad, does not appear to have been as severe as it could have been, probably because of the strict building regulations imposed following the disaster of the 1953 quake.
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Some scary pictures there Peter. I'd read about the quake, but only seen one photo previously - the one at the quayside. Thanks for posting the link.
Mike
So sad to see more bad news for the Greeks . I had a week on the island in my pre naturist days . What a wonderful place . Beautiful scenery and truly friendly people . Lets hope they can get back on their feet quickly .
A planned life can only be endured .
We also holidayed there and found it very beautiful. We were near Lixouri - sad to see the damage there
Norman
Norman
My cynical self is wondering which corporate holiday body was responsible for suppressing the news in the British press.
More seriously, I am pleased that there was apparently no loss of life and relatively little injury and hope that the other losses can be soon rectified.
JOhn
Do not do unto others as you would that they should do unto you. Their tastes may not be the same.
George Bernard Shaw, Maxims for Revolutionaries
I have anchored off Port Leone, a village that has been deserted since the 1953 quake. The only thing left is the church which is still used on a Sunday morning, all the remaining parishaners arriving for the service by boat. Can't remember if it is on Kastos or Kalamos but it's a lovely quiet anchorage.
Stressed when dressed
I was saddened to learn of the earthquakes in the Kefalonia, but glad that most people were able to escape without serious injury. I’ve been to Kefalonia and it’s a lovely island with friendly people.
I don’t know how I missed this news, but it was actually reported in the British Press, though seemingly not enough:
Greek island of Kefalonia hit by second strong earthquake in a week
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/feb/03/greek-island-kefalonia-earthquake
Earthquake hits Greek holiday island of Kefalonia – video
http://www.theguardian.com/world/video/2014/feb/04/earthquake-greek-holiday-island-kefalonia-video?INTCMP=ILCNETTXT3487
Strong earthquake in Western Greece (Cephalonia) – 600 buildings demolished
http://earthquake-report.com/2014/01/26/strong-earthquake-greece-on-january-26-2014/
I’ll have to think seriously about returning to Kefalonia as I expect the Kefalonians will want more tourists when they’ve completed their repairs.
Naturism is possible on Kefalonia, e.g.:
Vassaliki Naturist Club
http://www.viglanatura.com/Main%20Page/index.htm
Boats like these are available for hire and great fun:
Self Drive Hire Boats
http://www.viglanatura.com/Excursions/index.htm
It appears that Thomson [other companies are available too] still organise SCUBA excursions, even some suitable for beginners, so even more fun:
http://www.thomsonexcursions.co.uk/excursions-details/000881/Greece/000864/Kefalonia/000881/Skala-in-/1008992790/Scuba-Diving.aspx