We are just back from a flying visit to Symi
Things of interest
Spitiko has expanded and is already busy in both old and new sections - lovely to see and as good as always.
Elipidas has expanded next door too - another big plus - but sadly this means the demise of the rather eclectic gift shop next door - which will be a miss.
Mythos has closed - for good I gather - its chef now has a very small restaurant in Rhodes opposite the Plaza
The beaches suffered badly in the storm and hence are later in opening than would be expected. Nanou has lost its jetty and a new one is being built.
Vapouri is celebrating 30 years!
As Andy has said elsewhere the celebrations yesterday were amazing and what a wonderful sense of community there was - plus the harbour is 'open' though not functional!
Rumours that Sea Dreams are about to launch something that ' will be a game changer' abound - but without a new ship I wonder? Mind you the King Saron was much in evidence during our stay
There is yet another cruise company day tripping = Rizos Cruises (a change from Lindos 3 days a week) - and FYI the day trips were pretty full especially Sea Dreams / King Saron, and the NicolasX
Rhodes airport is much improved but not finished a new duty free, much like Athens, is being built - departures at the moment are a bit chaotic not helped by the tech printing machines that supply the crew with data not working and all being done by hand - result delayed departure ! Arrivals toilets were clean and obviously signs of a clean up generally! We flew back with Tuifly and the check in was amazingly quick! Not as anticipated.
More when I get my pictures sported
Bob