We arrived at the airport in Argostoli on the island of Kefalonia a day later than expected but all is well. A taxi driver, Stavros, delivered us to our apartment and we were greeted by our host, George, the owner of the coffee shop downstairs.
Our apartment is cozy and well-located in the center of Argostoli. We have a nice kitchen, washing machine, and a large balcony. We are stocked with coffee, honey, yogurt, and a bottle of local white wine.
We are still learning our way around town but there are several small grocery stores, many coffee shops, three or four bakeries and plenty of restaurants. The busy season will start soon, but for now, the town is rather sleepy. The weather is pleasant with a high today of 72 degrees.
Some restaurants are closed for the Easter holiday weekend but we found Melograno on the main square. We liked their version of a Greek salad with delicious cherry tomatoes, cucumber chunks, large capers, crispy rusks (croutons) and creamy dollops of feta cheese.
We are looking forward to participating in some of the traditional Easter celebrations and in learning more about the island of Kefalonia.