Sunday 1st July
Kalo Mina!
Well even after an early night, and waking up quite early, the day started slowly. You know the one, always during a 2 week holiday something does catch up with you, even when relaxing and you just need that extra 15 minutes sleep. Anyway about 1.5 hours (alright 2) later I was up and about and Liz started to wake up too.
We had fried eggs and toast with a little ham and tomatoes just to give us some energy for the taxing day ahead...Liz does the cooking on holiday as it’s usually me at home!
A quick shower for us both, after posting the blog, Liz actually left for the 11.30am bus to Yialos before I was even ready – now that is a first!
I was soon out of the blocks though and was down through the lanes and onto the Kali Strata and made it to the harbour within 15 minutes and this was filming with my Go Pro with hopefully stabilised footage that will get posted on Youtube if is any good. Please excuse any heavy breathing!
So despite Liz thinking she was “top dog” this morning I was sat on the bench across from the bus station waiting...although with a sweaty brow and shirt, I may add, looking out onto another very quiet late morning in the harbour. There just doesn’t seem to be as many yachts around as in past years.
- Symi Bus information
- Trips to Panormitis
We sat for a while before walking along the front and wandering the lanes and spotted some nice specimens at the fish market.
- These won't be there long
We ended up in the International Taverna for lunch and the big decision was either a few small plates or a main course each. We both went for the roast lamb and potatoes which was quite substantial with the meat very tender and great potatoes. No Mythos so I had a Fix for the first time this year and Liz had a coke.
- Lamb and potatoes at the International
As the day trippers arrived as if by magic we left and as the plan took shape (they do sometimes) we called at the new bakery to purchase some of the delightful traditional Symi Pies, best described as a slightly spongy cheese scone, for a snack later for our night in.
A quick Cafe Latte break in Aigalos before our usual separated trip up to the Rainbow with me walking in the heat (filming again) and Liz getting her loyalty card stamped (if only they did such things) on the yellow bus up to the kiosk.
A quiet but very pleasant afternoon at the Rainbow where Liz got a couple of books signed by James Collins (also know as Toby to people who know him). Liz has enjoyed all his books so if you like a good read here’s a link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/James-Collins/ ... 422&sr=8-1He hasn’t paid me...”Honestly” Bugger that’s another free plug he’s got!
- James Collins Symi author
We stayed far too long relaxing so after the walk back up top, filming again, we had the last 30 minutes of sun on the balcony before those wonderful pies, with the very expensive Lurpak spread thickly. Mmmmmmm!
- Symi pies
We have had news of our departure on Wednesday at 5.30am on the new big ferry with a stop over for a few hours at the Anixis Apartments before onwards to the airport. Any advice on what may be close to escape a pool area would be welcome!!
A few nightcaps planned before a reasonably early night.
Just 2 more days on this magical place so what shall we do?