Symi Chat

Is anyone else having problems with the webcam? I am stuck on 2nd June.

Me too! We will be there later this week and so have been checking every day. There was an old message about server issues so maybe that's the problem.

If there's a thunderstorm forecast on Symi, Wendy and Adriana in the Symi Visitor Accommodation office unplug the webcam and the office computers, router etc, because lightning striking the overhead power lines or telephone lines frequently fries any electronic equipment left connected to either. The lines are normally overhead because most of Yialos and Chorio is built on solid rock, and the part that isn't is subject to periodic flooding in winter. Maybe it hasn't been plugged back in again.
If that isn't the cause this time, it could be that the webcam just needs rebooting - it sometimes fails to restart properly if there is a power outage, even a planned one for maintenance.

I intend calling in to look at it tomorrow.

It's working again! Great.

Yes, and for me. Many thanks.

It is good to see the webcam running again.
I called in to the office this morning and gave the lens a good clean to remove the winter grime and salt spray from the harbour so the picture should be a bit clearer now.