Inclement Weather

The rain stopped just long enough for the Dodecanese Day parade yesterday morning before drifting back over the island. At dawn this morning the Pedi valley was full of clouds and mist lingered until mid-day. Although visibility is now improving it is still raining heavily. The long range forecast shows more rain followed by strong northerly winds with temperatures dropping back into single figures at the end of the week and possible gales for the Clean Monday long weekend. The outlook for kite flying picnics is not brilliant at the moment... The Force 9 gale we experienced over the weekend murdered a few kites judging by the shreds wrapped around the power lines. Speaking of power lines, we have had more power cuts than usual in Chorio over the last few days and although all the television channels are still with us, some are fuzzier than usual.

The inclement weather is no deterrent to the road gang jackhammering away below our window, altering the quay to a more convenient height to accommodate the vehicle ramps of the Symi. Said vessel is herself in Rhodes today as the Monday trip was rescheduled to Tuesday to allow for the parade. The same applies next week as Clean Monday is a national holiday.

As far as local Symiot opinion goes, one should never regard winter as really over until the 1 May holiday. Perhaps there is some truth in that!

Off home to chop firewood and give the chickens dry bedding.

Have a good week.

Regards,
Adriana