The island grows steadily greener

A hazy high is lingering over Symi, polishing the sea for the admiration of wheeling gulls. The harbour is quiet as shipping has dwindled and the excursion boats have retired for the winter.

Up in Chorio, on the other hand, a small procession of tidy Christmas lights is making its way slowly down the Vigla, attached to the nifty new green streetlights which are optimistically believed to be operational by December. In the Kampos square men are hard at work, doing the final touches to the new water mains so we have had sporadic road closures over the last few days. You see, they don't save ALL the roadworks for the tourist season... As the next rains are forecast for Thursday, Friday and Saturday there is some degree of urgency in completing jobs requiring the digging of ditches.

The island grows steadily greener, nurtured by the heavy dews that fall the moment the sun slips behind the mountain. The dusty rocks of summer shine slick at this time of the year and moss and ferns sprout in the crevices. Who would think that this arid island could hold so many secrets?

Have a good week.

Regards,
Adriana