Right - This little specimen is always here on the island, but it seems this lizard was getting packed and ready to travel from isalos Cafe Bar in Frikes to Lefki in Jessicas jacket. Even lizards look to where the grass is greener.

Below - James and Carol from Christchurch in New Zealand enjoy a chat with Jessica from Isalos in Frikes. James and Carol were intrigued by the mythology of Ithaki and after reading the Odyssey, had to come to see the island up close. These two are avid walkers, who yesterday, walked from Frikes to Stavros to Anoghi to Kioni and then back to Frikes. Next hike is to Cave of the Nymphs above Dexa Bay near Vathy. Work those calves.

Sat 2 June - Left - Connie is here from Florida in the US and seen here with her good friend Niko from Alpha Bike and Car Hire. Connie is one of the welcomed part-time locals who lives in Ag. Ioannis when on Ithaca. Although she is a regular visitor to ithacagreece.com and Ithaca, it's Connies first time on one the these pages.

Above - L - R - Pat, Cameron, Elizabeth, Daniel, Terry and David, here from Stockport and Birmingham in the UK. Pat, Cameron and Terry have been coming to Ithaki for many, many years, but their friends are complete newbies. This group couldn't escape the camera even if they'd wanted to, they as everyone else in Vathy, got trapped under the tarpaulin when the sky opened up to release a torrential force down-pour.

Thu 7 June - Below left - Alma and Councilor Paul Richardson are here from the UK and staying in Vathy.

Their first visit to Ithaki was via Kioni, when their Day Tripper broke down and they were happily stuck here. Their accidental meeting with Ithaca lingered long enough for them to want to spend their holiday here. Paul and Alma would have been driving around, taking in the sights, but unfortunately their Tour Operator informed them there was no car hire on the island, so Paul didn't bother to bring his drivers licence. There's plenty of cars to hire. Bit of a cheek really isn't it? Apparently, as stated in the many letters to this site, there is no ferry service to Ithaca either, that's if you believe travel agents, tour companies and Cephalonians. Hopefully the Richardsons will return again, and this time, with their drivers licence securely in their hand luggage, so they can get to see more of the beautiful scapes and vistas of ithaca.

Sun 10 June - Above - Costa Raftopoulos from Brisbane visits his roots in Frikes.

Above - Manuella and Gherardo are feasting it up in Frikes on holiday from Italy. Right - Dina and Dan are here from Bournmouth UK. They've been pleasantly surprised by Ithaki and believe it's the nicest place they've been to in Greece so far. We caught up with them snacking and drinking at Isalos in Frikes.

Left - Rhys and Jackie. These two are straight off the plane from Athens and off the boat onto Ithaca, and are thrilled to be here. It's Rhys' first time to Greece. 'It's like stepping into a postcard' he said. Jackie has been to Ithaca a few times now and has been counting down the days to soak up all the island has on offer. After 9 hours on a plane from South Africa and then another days' travel from Athens, you'd think these two would be ready to hit the sack, but no, they took just enough time to put their bags into their rooms before heading to the nearest beach. Now that's enthusiastic. If you're thinking they look like a nice couple, wait just a moment. Jackies husband and children will be joining them on Ithaca soon. Rhys is along for the ride to help with some manly duties.

Thu 14 June - Below Left - The Rough Guide comes to town again. Nick always drops in to say hello when on his update mission for the Rough Guide. This year it's for the Greece book, next year it will be for the Ionian book. Nick is one of the travel writers who makes his way around the world to inform all of us the where, how and why of independent traveling around the world. He always has some great stories to tell and some interesting insights into Greek tourism. Nick noticed that this year the numbers were down for the Ionian and nowhere was it more prominent than in Corfu, where accommodations are giving rooms away for 5 - 10 euro per night. Before you pack and head to Corfu, remember, Ithaca is nicer.

Look who's eating on Ithaca

Fri 15 June - Below - A snap happy group from the UK indulge themselves in the oral pleasures of a Greek feast at Kalkanis Taverna in Vathy. L - R - Jean, Steve, Harry, Chris, Carol, John and Liz took the opportunity to get some happy snaps of their dinner party from every camera at the table. I was happy to do the honours considering they were happy to be included on Who's here. It just goes to show that not all the fun happens on the bayside, there's good food and fun to be had behind the shoreline also and this group were realy making the most of it. They come to Ithaca from Nottingham, Stoke and Newcastle.