An American friend of mine made me aware of two documentary films that are out now. They where shot in 1975 and '76, just a few years after my first visit and I will certainly send an order for both films even if I found them a bit steep at $36 a piece.
I am looking forward to seeing the island as it was back then. I do have a romantic memory of the good life and the friendly people that will never fade but I have not forgotten the poor conditions, the ruined town and some of the locals despair and struggle.
I have on occasions made a point of several changes that have taken place on Symi and other small Greek islands. Most changes has been for the better and a few for the worse but overall most have made the life of the locals easier and certainly economically improved.