Go fourth to Symi

[Lisa B]

Gemma, is your list getting as big as ours!? We seem to add something every day!

[Fina]

We found the Haritomene, just one mistake. We carried on down when we past the school instead of bearing right. Ended up be in someones garden. They Didn,t mind put us back on track. Food was ok we had courgette fritters to start, they were good. I had beef with pasta for mains, my husband had rabbit, he loved his , I thought the beef was tough. Think I was expecting beef kokinisto slowly cooked and tender......enough said. Would I go back yes . No such thing as a bad meal in Greece bad choice I think. Wine was good. The view is fantastic.

Today is stormy and humid. Had lunch in the Yialos. Did see silverfox walking past.
Having a quiet night on the balcony.

Fina

[Lisa B]

Thanks for the info on the food. How did you know it was Silverfox?

[Fina]

Thanks for the info on the food. How did you know it was Silverfox?

We met on Thursday, he gave us a few tips. It's nice to put a face to the posts.

Fina

[Pollychops]

Fina, getting lost in Symi is normal but nothing to worry about as you have found out, the locals are very helpful in sending you on the correct path. It all adds to the fun and pleasure of wandering the lanes.

[Fina]

They are very friendly. We were admiring a tree with beautiful flowers this morning the lady cut us off a few. Don't know what they are. But my little Greek I do know I could work out that the perfumes strong at night. It wasn't Jasmine or Magnolia.

Fina

[Lisa B]

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We met on Thursday, he gave us a few tips. It's nice to put a face to the posts.

Fina

I bet it is, must be like seeing someone famous lol

[silverfox]

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We met on Thursday, he gave us a few tips. It's nice to put a face to the posts.

Fina

I bet it is, must be like seeing someone famous lol

There are far more famous on Symi than me!

[Lisa B]

Surely not Silverfox!

[Gemma1]

Gemma, is your list getting as big as ours!? We seem to add something every day!

I already have all my 'old favourites' so not sure I will fit in everywhere on my list Lisa - just as well I'm there for longer than a week this year

[Lisa B]

I'm hoping we can fit everywhere in too, if you want to share your top ten please do!

[silverfox]

Wednesday 27th June

Another late start, a definite pattern emerging, as I headed out and down the Kali Strata stopping off to take a few pictures on a ledge that i'd seen people on from the other side of the harbour. It's a great vantage point but a little scary if you venture close to the edge. Very dark clouds were over the Vigla and it was somewhat overcast so we thought we may see a little rain at somepoint.

Dark Clouds

Liz came down on the 10.30am bus and we went back along towards the new port to have a proper look at Petalos with it's nice sunbeds and big bean bags on the decking area. It is quite nice and we sat by the waters edge and had a nice coffee and we had a catch up with son number 2 who called us on Facebook video. We were contemplating staying and having lunch later but as got darker and started to rain we decided to head back round as we thought the other places had better cover.

We had a coffee not the Dom Perignon

We ended up in Elpidas for another drink and they brought us out a lovely dish with cheese pies and samosas followed by another beer, wine and another great meze of cheese, cucumber, tomato and salami as we watched the world go by. It did rain more heavily as we sat but before heading for the bus the sun was shining again.

I’m having a little trouble with my knee so decide to take the bus up with Liz to be on the safe side and not end up not being able to walk for the rest of the holidays. We got off at the kiosk and were round at a very quiet Rainbow bar in quick time and Yianni was off to pour our drinks before we were sat down. Another hour or two talking rubbish before off up the lanes for a quick change. I did my good deed for the day as an elderly Greek lady dropped some money, it was not much but I picked it all up and made sure she got it back for which I was rewarded by a lovely smile and her thanks with a gesture to her heart. Back down for 7PM for our second visit to Yiannis meeting up with Jo, Toby and Neil we were soon walking up past the new Chinese clothes shop based in the old Sylagos and had a wonderful greeting by Zoe for our evening meal.

Much white and red wine was consumed over Taramasalata, Courgette balls, Chicken with Cashews, Symi Goat, Meatballs and Beef Stifado and the laughter flowed. We always love these special nights on Symi!

Our third trip to Yiannis in one day for an Ouzo night cap before saying farewells for the day.

A lovely day!

[silverfox]

Thursday 28th June

It could be a short blog today as we plan a very lazy day at the beach!

We are woken at around 6am ish with heavy rain and this is not something we had ever seen so a peep out to see water running down the steps from further up in Chorio….not that you can get much further up at least at this side of the village. No breakfast again and we were waiting on the corner at 9.30am for our trip to the beach. We were looking out for a minibus when a 7 seater car pulled up and the driver confirmed this was indeed our transport to take us on our day trip. (14 Euro for us both).

We were soon up the road and on the small road to Toli Beach with no stop at the advertised Monastery of Archangel Michael Roukouniotis, not that we or our 4 other travellers seemed to be bothered. We have seen so may of these on so many islands. We passed the army base to our left and the goats were running from the car as we reached the dust track where I had read that the bus usually transfers everyone to an open backed truck….but this little car took us all the way down to the bay.

Goats on the beach

It was quite breezy, which lasted all day, and we soon found sunbeds at the far side away from the Taverna with an old table, and a bench behind but shaded by an olive tree and a little pine tree too!

45 minutes later a few brave souls were having a swim as we headed for a coffee at the now opened Daphne Taverna with a great view of the turquoise sea. We were told to pay later and had another lazy hour or two with a resident noisy cicada in the olive tree.

The flag

At around 1pm we went for lunch, which was Daphne Salad….Shredded carrot, lettuce, apple, white and red cabbage with walnuts etc.., Spicy Chicken with yogurt and fried potatoes and a very fresh white wine. It was all very nice as the taverna was boosted by a few hire cars and scooters bringing people away from the town.

Daphne Salad

Spicy Chicken with Yogurt

Wine

A very pleasant 90 minutes or so with the great views and another carafe of white wine with the wonderful view and the noise of the waves. We could sit here again for sure!

The colours

Another topping up of the vitamin D before we were whisked back at 5pm and dropped off on the top corner…..very strange not having to walk up! A very quick discussion and decision to stay “home” as the sea breeze and sunshine had done the deed and wiped us out for the night.

Now I know some will notice but this is the first day ever i’ve not managed a beer at the Rainbow and I do apologise and will promise to make up for it in the time left on the magical rock! Shame on Silverfox!!!!!

Liz rustled up a cheese and tomato omelette and a ham and cheese sandwich as I caught up on this blog and then watched a stream of the England match with a few of that Greek brandy.

It was obvious we would lose as I was watching.

Liz snored as the last Metaxa went down and I realised that we may be a little burnt…...the wind and sun is so deceptive.

Tomorrow will be another adventure….

[Pollychops]

Hi Silverfox, Dapnes Taverna is a great place for lunch and the view to match. Dont worry about missing out in the Rainbow...remember you went three times on Wednesday. Rain in June is not the norm and I hope it gets back to normal for you.

[Fina]

Hi Silverfox. Very good blog again. Question..were did you book the trip yo Toli beach?
We were on Pedi beach yesterday that too was very windy
Fina

[Gemma1]

More great posts though I wonder how many bottles of the Dom Perignon they sell at 380 euros That would be my spending money for the week gone...

Fina, in the past I've booked the trip to Toli Beach through Symi Tours, though I skipped the truck transfer (we were on the Symi Tours mini bus not in a car) and walked the last part of the journey from Michael Roukouniotis down to Toli beach. It's a shame that the trip didn't stop at Michael Roukouniotis if you've never been in before as it's well worth a visit IMHO - though I know what Silverfox means about seeing so many.

[Lisa B]

Another on the list!!

[D and E]

A three shift Wednesday at Yannis - that is impressive Silverfox.

And the dinner at Zoë's was equally so.

It was a wonder that a search party wasn't sent out on Thursday

Keep up the good work.

Top blogger.


D&E

[Fina]

Thanks Gemma. Had a good night last night in Secret Garden. It was music night. If you like blues music try it. The mezes are excellent.

Fina

[Gemma1]

Thanks Gemma. Had a good night last night in Secret Garden. It was music night. If you like blues music try it. The mezes are excellent.

Fina

Secret Garden is right below my studio Fina so I've been a few times and must agree with you about the excellent mezes - Katja's apple cake is pretty good too They play Greek music some nights too - or they have in the past.