How do you cope?

Thanks for all the replies guys.  It definitely does help knowing there are other addicts out there.  I've been to a fair few countries around the world, and although I love Australia too (lived there for a year), there's just something magical about Corfu.  I think a part of it is also a little bit of envy of the (seemingly) easier Greek lifestyle.  I'm sure I idealise it too much though (sunshine, beautiful beaches, family close by, nice size island to get around, hospitality etc.).  My PC was wallpapered with the Agios Gordios bay the day I got back.  My two girls are forced to eat moussaka and baklava whether they like it or not(!), I've been trying to eke out my cans of Nescafe Black Ice (coffee with cocoa) which they don't sell in the UK, and the Lila Pause choccie bars (ditto).  I have become totally obsessed with Corfu and it's really got to me.  Also, if you turn a map of Corfu on its side, it's a very similar shape to Cornwall!!  And, and, the rock in the sea at Ag. Gordios is very similar (someone mentioned it looks like Thunderbirds' Tracey Island) to the ones at Perranporth beach (which was gloriously warm with blue skies today), so there are reminders everywhere.  I'm going to Canada next May but am slightly miffed (how ungrateful am I?!) that this only delays when my next Corfu trip will be!!!  I (only partly) jest:))

I take my Greek phrase book everywhere with me to try and swot up some useful phrases for next year (I learnt my 1-10 numbers in August!) and have e-mailed a newly started Greek school in Cornwall (the first!), awaiting news of lessons.  It will now be my life's ambition to have a home there (helped by the fact that my m-in-law's friend lives in Arillas).

Thank you chaps for your various tips, most kind.  Now where did I put that Ouzo nightcap .....

Pam