Taki Taki

No laughing matter

The little village of Assos lies in the shadow of a Venetian fort off the western side of Kefalonia

issue 05 August 2006

On board Bushido

The little village of Assos lies in the shadow of a Venetian fort off the western side of Kefalonia. From afar, it appears as a dark-blue dot, almost indistinguishable from the shimmering sea mist. But, as the boat surges closer, the rugged mountain peaks above Assos gain definition and then the tiny port itself appears out of nowhere.

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