Symi Summer - A hot May

Temperatures are reaching 35 at the moment, much hotter than normal for May. The rain from a week ago has meant we've been infested with mosquitos too, which can prove to be very uncomfortable in the evenings. No doubt the pharmacy will be running out of sprays before long. The harbour has been busy this week with yachts and gulets which is always a welcome sight, though we were woken yesterday due to one yacht having a party until 3 in the morning!

When on Symi, it's important to get out and about. Many tourists worry about getting lost, and stick to the main harbour. Some of the back streets are steeped in history, and provide a quiet getaway. Particularly the old mansions both in the harbour and village. Flowers are in bloom everywhere and maybe it's me, but they don't smell this good in the UK.

Symi, Simi, Syme, Σύμης. Call it what you want.

Life on Symi, (or however you want to spell it) is all good. As spring marches on, the temperatures are climbing, and the Island starts to come alive with the positive feeling of summer. It's a nice time of year, as the Island isn't too busy, and locals are chatting away in the local bars about how this year will pan out. Pictures below of our sleepy cat in the sun, and one from tonight, with two beautiful Turkish gulets docked in for the night, and well into feeding those on board.

Bye Bye Barbie

Sad news to hear that 'Barbie' a well known dog here has died. She'd been quite ill over the last few months, and you could tell from her tired eyes that it was taking it's toll on her. Often wondering around the harbour and village, she would always stop to say hello to a friendly voice. Bye bye to an old friend. She will be missed by many.

Symi Full Moon - March 2009

Last night we were treated to a full moon that slowly appeared over the mountain and shone down to the harbour. It really is a beautiful sight when Yialos lights up again after the sun has set. It's almost like someone has but a spotlight up in the sky! We've had some cloud today, but the milder weather seems to have set in now.




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