
The family is a sight to behold during the cab ride to the hotel, as Roger barks viciously at strays on the street and tries to jump out. The family packs their most precious belongings- Gerry brings his scientific equipment and the family dog, Roger Margo brings her acne potions Leslie brings his guns and Larry brings books-and they arrive in Greece not long after. Though Mother says the idea is ridiculous, she agrees. Larry, the eldest son, is irritated and suggests that they escape the weather by moving to Corfu, Greece. One drizzly and dark day in Bournemouth, England, the Durrells sit in their living room, fighting their usual ailments brought on by the weather.
